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LB55 BMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,363 mi
Last recorded113,363 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,363 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 108,365 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 108,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 101,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,045 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 91,043 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 71,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 69,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 52,233 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 49,969 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 46,337 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,257 miles

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 35,289 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 30,864 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,621 miles

drivers handbrake lever rubber missing

Pass 26 Nov 2012 24,557 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 21,622 miles

both front tyres, treads wearing outer edges.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 19,118 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 16,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 13,727 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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LB55 BMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LB55 BMZ, 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 LB55 BMZ registered?

LB55 BMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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