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LM55 KNX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

152,512 mi
Last recorded152,512 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 KNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 152,512 miles

a piece of fouling guard behind the wheel is missing nearside and offside

Pass 28 Nov 2019 144,730 miles

Front WHHEL ARCH LINERS LOOSE BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front FOG INOP

Offside Front RUBBER DOOR SEAL NOT CLIPPED

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE REFIX

TRIM ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL NOT SECURE

Fail 28 Nov 2019 144,730 miles

Front WHHEL ARCH LINERS LOOSE BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front FOG INOP

Offside Front RUBBER DOOR SEAL NOT CLIPPED

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOOSE DO NOT REMOVE REFIX

TRIM ABOVE BRAKE PEDAL NOT SECURE

Nearside Front Outer Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts INSULATION WORN THROUGH FROM RUBBING ON TYRE NOW CABLE TIED AWAY FROM TYRE (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 132,601 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 132,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 121,294 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 107,765 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 107,765 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,089 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 93,089 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,895 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,890 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,885 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 77,884 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,816 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 69,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,245 miles

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under vehicle has plastic trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2012 63,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under vehicle has plastic trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,975 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under vehicle has plastic trays fitted

Fail 28 May 2010 41,259 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 144,722 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 114,721 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 77,457 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 77,311 miles

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)

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 KNX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 KNX, 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 KNX registered?

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

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