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LM55 GYB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,772 mi
Last recorded148,772 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 148,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 135,427 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 7 Sep 2022 135,427 miles

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

Front Headlamp insecure both sides mountings broken (4.1.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 10 Sep 2021 126,125 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 126,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 120,049 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 118,321 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 116,677 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly tell tail light saying on (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 116,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake lever not releasing correctly tell tail light saying on (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 108,156 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 98,585 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 98,585 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers starting to smear

Fail 17 Mar 2014 88,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,531 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 78,531 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 67,994 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 67,994 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,369 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 54,232 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 41,540 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,903 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 27,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GYB 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 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

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

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The MOT history for LM55 GYB shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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