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LM55 GXL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,067 mi
Last recorded71,067 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 GXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 71,067 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 67,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 65,530 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 63,994 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 62,405 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 60,891 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,057 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 55,733 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 52,769 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,301 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)

Under-panels fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 45,024 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 42,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,877 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 35,479 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,953 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 27,563 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 22,283 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,954 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 GXL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

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

Is LM55 GXL safe to buy?

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