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LD55 LVG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,560 mi
Last recorded51,560 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 51,560 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 51,479 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 48,381 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 45,620 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 43,114 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 39,999 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 38,318 miles

nearside and offside front tyres outer edges worn

Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,920 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 29,242 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s&n/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 29,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s&n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,779 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 26,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,195 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,910 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 22,910 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,309 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 17,734 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,816 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

off side front tyre tread 4mm in places

Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,187 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,046 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 LVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

LD55 LVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is LD55 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 LVG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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