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LD55 VRE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

55,891 mi
Last recorded55,891 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 55,891 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 54,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 53,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 52,490 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 50,983 miles

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2021 49,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,753 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 48,753 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 47,704 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,405 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 44,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 39,875 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 37,298 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 37,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 33,468 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,724 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,101 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 21,269 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,518 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 18,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,997 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 Sep 2008 13,019 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 VRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VRE, 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

How do I check the history of LD55 VRE?

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What year was LD55 VRE registered?

LD55 VRE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LD55 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 VRE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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