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LD55 LNF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,128 mi
Last recorded68,128 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 68,128 miles

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

Offside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 68,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 67,485 miles

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

Offside Mirror glass slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,544 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 65,252 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 65,252 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,832 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 62,044 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 61,002 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 56,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 53,240 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,041 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 46,275 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,028 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 39,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 35,317 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,570 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,524 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge!

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 14,072 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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LD55 LNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LD55 LNF, 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 LD55 LNF registered?

LD55 LNF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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