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LA55 XBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,617 mi
Last recorded103,617 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 XBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 103,617 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 103,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 100,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 97,394 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 97,394 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 94,472 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 92,490 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 92,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 89,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 88,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 88,019 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,920 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,558 miles

Central Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside (2.4.G.2)

Eml light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 81,558 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside (2.4.G.2)

Eml light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 81,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm part of tyre below 1.6mm. bald inner & outer edge & deep sidewall damage to outer. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished showing cords inner & outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint arm to rear marked yellow (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed excessively perished showing cords inner & outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EML on & misfire idle. Just passed emission on 2nd test Lambda high

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 77,831 miles

eml on

near side front tyre worn on the edge

near side rear tyre nail

oil leak

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 77,831 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber not put on exhaust (7.1.1)

eml on

near side front tyre worn on the edge

near side rear tyre nail

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 74,601 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,440 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,582 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,467 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,469 miles

exhaust gearbox mount not connected,exhaust still secure.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,429 miles

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls scuffed and perished

Pass 31 Oct 2008 31,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed and perished

slight damage to both front and nearside rear tyre sidewalls

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 XBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XBJ, 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.

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What year was LA55 XBJ registered?

LA55 XBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is LA55 XBJ safe to buy?

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