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LM55 HAE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,161 mi
Last recorded83,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 83,161 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 83,161 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 82,659 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 82,198 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of tyre slightly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 81,213 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 81,197 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,612 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2020 79,148 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 78,662 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 77,983 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted preventing some components from inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2016 75,527 miles

Nearside Front lower arm outer joint slight play

both front wheel bearings slight play

under trays fitted obscuring some items from inspection

Fail 13 Dec 2016 75,486 miles

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

Nearside Front lower arm outer joint slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front wheel bearings slight play

under trays fitted obscuring some items from inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2015 69,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake force low

Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 61,852 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,661 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 49,494 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 43,250 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2010 37,249 miles

rear number plate has water ingress

rear wiper worn

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 10 Dec 2009 31,116 miles

rear number plate has water ingress

rear wiper smeering screen

Fail 10 Dec 2009 31,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear number plate has water ingress

rear wiper smeering screen

Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,748 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 HAE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HAE, 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 HAE registered?

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

Is LM55 HAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 HAE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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