2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LM55 AYP
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 128,608 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM55 AYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 128,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
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LM55 AYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (LM55 AYP) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ESP (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
LM55 AYP Mileage History
- 08/07/2023117,591 mi
- 24/07/2024122,965 mi+5,374 mi
- 26/07/2024123,043 mi+78 mi
- 24/07/2025128,573 mi+5,530 mi
- 01/08/2025128,608 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 5,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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