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LC55 NLY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,238 mi
Last recorded95,238 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside front jacking pad is missing

Nearside headlamp has a broken mount but lamp is secure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,819 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp mount damaged not insecure

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 89,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp mount damaged not insecure

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 86,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp mounting bracket broken but still secure and has no effect on beam image

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cannot confirm cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 86,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp mounting bracket broken but still secure and has no effect on beam image

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cannot confirm cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 78,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just under 3mm of tread, also worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 30 Nov 2022 78,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front brake disc lipped

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 73,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 71,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 68,695 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 68,695 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 64,870 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 56,955 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 50,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,440 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 36,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,890 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 23,805 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 14,296 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 10,497 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsf tyre hasslight cuts on sidewall

nsr tyre hasslight cuts on sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2008 9,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,009 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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LC55 NLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

LC55 NLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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