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LM55 FSK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,956 mi
Last recorded221,956 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 221,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 200,783 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 200,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 172,789 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 161,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 161,757 miles

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 145,534 miles

EML light illuminated on dashboard

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside headlight aims cloudy

Pass 24 Jul 2018 140,546 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 114,760 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,107 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,561 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 90,561 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 75,601 miles

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 62,752 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,115 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 35,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 25,748 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,829 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 FSK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FSK, 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 FSK registered?

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

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