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LC55 MZP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,142 mi
Last recorded93,142 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 MZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 93,142 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 86,382 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 79,735 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 72,138 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 65,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 57,623 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 51,447 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 45,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,496 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 41,848 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 41,848 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,595 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 25 Mar 2015 36,873 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,317 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 33,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 32,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,454 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 26,206 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,738 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 19,277 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

Pass 26 Oct 2009 19,277 miles

o/s/r tyre tread close to depth warning markers

Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,558 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2008 15,556 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre tread low outer edge

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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LC55 MZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC55 MZP, 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 LC55 MZP registered?

LC55 MZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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