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LA55 WMU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,115 mi
Last recorded102,115 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 102,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 98,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,888 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 86,587 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,021 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm back bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 80,019 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm back bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,430 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 71,809 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,986 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,389 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 48,942 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,363 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2013 43,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 39,210 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,649 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,795 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,594 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,360 miles

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)

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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LA55 WMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LA55 WMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA55 WMU registered?

LA55 WMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is LA55 WMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 WMU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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