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LM55 ODB

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,197 mi
Last recorded128,197 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 ODB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2022 128,197 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jan 2022 128,197 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 115,581 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 115,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,444 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 103,444 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,801 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 4 Jan 2019 91,801 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,518 miles

Front Both front door handles on the inside are broken and adrift.

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished and cracking due to age.

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracking due to age.

Pass 7 Jan 2017 86,075 miles

both front doors inner door handles broken

osf tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,090 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 81,635 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,247 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,996 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 72,876 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 69,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 60,489 miles

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

O/s mirror indicator cracked - not showing white light

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 47,935 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 47,255 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 ODB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 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 ODB, 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 20 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 ODB registered?

LM55 ODB is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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The MOT history for LM55 ODB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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