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LM55 FSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,021 mi
Last recorded207,021 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 FSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 207,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b below dash (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 206,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush mounting bracket loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b below dash (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 192,423 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front beam patterns weak but visible

Fail 22 Jan 2025 192,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm very low edges inner and outer missing trad pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front beam patterns weak but visible

Pass 31 Oct 2023 182,163 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside rear well undersealed

Fail 31 Oct 2023 182,163 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside rear well undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2022 281,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 168,460 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 168,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Cast Iron {Arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S/F and O/S/F strut top mount/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 162,013 miles

Advise both front anti roll bar D bush worn

Advise both front strut top mount bearings noisey

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 157,686 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 148,084 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 134,344 miles

Advise both rear tyres getting low on tread

Advise n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm inner bush worn

Advise rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2016 120,386 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 105,246 miles

Advise both rear tyres getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 95,752 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 86,462 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 86,462 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,016 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,016 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,495 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

edge wear on front tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 41,843 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,374 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LM55 FSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM55 FSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM55 FSJ registered?

LM55 FSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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