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LM55 MFA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 MFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,320 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 91,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 86,738 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,643 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 82,634 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Rear drive shaft corroded

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

Offside Rear drive shaft corroded

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some under body components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,981 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 75,808 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2013

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2013

nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,872 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,045 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 55,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,581 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 28 Jan 2009 32,113 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 MFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

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

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