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LM55 FUT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,077 mi
Last recorded148,077 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 148,077 miles

Corrosion underside of vehicle including suspension items

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle displaying false messages about bulbs not working

Fail 1 May 2026 148,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion underside of vehicle including suspension items

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN SMOOTH INNER AND OUTER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle displaying false messages about bulbs not working

Pass 27 May 2025 143,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intermittent (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE JOIN TO FLEXI DAMP!!!

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components corroding

Fail 27 May 2025 143,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources intermittent (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE JOIN TO FLEXI DAMP!!!

Offside Front brake pipe corroding

corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components corroding

Pass 13 May 2024 136,728 miles

BOTH headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources sometimes flashing!!! (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm, rear mount joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion taking place to underside rear to most metals inc sub-frame & suspension arms

item on screen but not affecting drivers view

rear brake discs corroding at edges

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 May 2024 136,611 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.9 + 5 (0.14) (8.2.2.2 (a))

BOTH headlight lenses deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources sometimes flashing!!! (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm, rear mount joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

corrosion taking place to underside rear to most metals inc sub-frame & suspension arms

item on screen but not affecting drivers view

rear brake discs corroding at edges

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 31 May 2023 132,369 miles

BOTH front headlight lenses deteriorating

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN LOW

front brake discs corroded at edges

Pass 23 May 2022 124,440 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front number plate fading

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2021 115,645 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing at outer edges

front number plate fading

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 7 May 2021 115,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe leaking!! (above sub-frame) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

BOTH front tyres wearing at outer edges

OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODING CLOSE TO EXCESS

front number plate fading

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2020 111,950 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 108,716 miles

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

front and rear tyres different sizes 205/55/16 front 225/50/16 rear

Pass 24 May 2018 104,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 104,887 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 100,010 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front wipers smearing

general under - body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2016 96,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

front wipers smearing

Pass 12 May 2015 90,712 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2015 90,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2014 84,291 miles

Both front cross strut bush's worn and starting to unbond

Both front torque arm bush's worn

Pass 2 May 2013 80,023 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 65,863 miles

1) tyres 205 55 1666 fronts 225 50 16 rears 2) n/s rear brake discs

Pass 11 Dec 2010 35,964 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 17,431 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,381 miles

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

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

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 FUT 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 FUT, 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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LM55 FUT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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