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LD55 LSV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,116 mi
Last recorded98,116 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 98,116 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 97,016 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 95,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,326 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 94,326 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,287 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,419 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 90,419 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 86,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,805 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 76,858 miles

all tyres close to limits recommend rears replaced

Pass 8 Jun 2016 71,965 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 61,454 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 61,454 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 56,266 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 56,266 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,772 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 52,498 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,661 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,283 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,678 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 29,674 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 29,664 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD55 LSV registered?

LD55 LSV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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The MOT history for LD55 LSV shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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