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LM55 ODV

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

199,802 mi
Last recorded199,802 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 ODV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 199,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pipes coated in grease/underseal - unable to assess condition

underside freshly coated in underseal - no corrosion visible

Fail 16 Aug 2022 199,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pipes coated in grease/underseal - unable to assess condition

underside freshly coated in underseal - no corrosion visible

Pass 10 Aug 2021 190,176 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 176,574 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 163,014 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 154,924 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 147,144 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 137,568 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 128,035 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 128,034 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 120,453 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 110,178 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 102,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 102,412 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 95,454 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 83,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 74,015 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 74,010 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,498 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 ODV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 ODV, 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 ODV registered?

LM55 ODV is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is LM55 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 ODV 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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