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LM55 KNW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,878 mi
Last recorded97,878 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 KNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 97,878 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 88,012 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 80,704 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 80,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 80,669 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 78,593 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 70,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2019 70,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 59,155 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2017 45,703 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 17 Aug 2016 41,905 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking / deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2016 41,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre cracking / deteriorated

Pass 12 Aug 2015 39,929 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 38,550 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 35,720 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,908 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 30,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,672 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 KNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KNW, 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 KNW registered?

LM55 KNW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 December 2005.

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