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LM55 OET

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,271 mi
Last recorded106,271 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 OET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 106,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 94,017 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,496 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 84,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,150 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,638 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

both front forward lower control arms inner bushes starting to perish

both front rear lower control arms inner bushes perishing

surface corrosion to rear anti roll bar

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,428 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,906 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to deteriorate on tread. 225/45/r17-91y

Fail 5 Nov 2016 59,906 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

O/S/F tyre starting to deteriorate on tread. 225/45/r17-91y

Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,480 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner and outer tread. 225/45/r17-91y

O/S/F wiper worn.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,508 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer tread. 225/45/r17-91y

Fail 29 Oct 2014 54,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer tread. 225/45/r17-91y

Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,285 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 50,285 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 46,699 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,942 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 38,363 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,326 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

belly pan fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

outer sills covered

Pass 23 Dec 2008 28,031 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,031 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 28,031 miles

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

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

belly pan fitted

rear number plate dirty

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 OET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM55 OET registered?

LM55 OET is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is LM55 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM55 OET shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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