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LD55 VRF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,422 mi
Last recorded97,422 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 VRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 97,422 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 97,362 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 94,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Aug 2024 94,393 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Aug 2023 85,024 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 72,195 miles

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

imbalance between parking brakes

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Aug 2022 72,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

windscreen damaged

front tyres worn on both edges,nearside worse - advise replacement soon

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

imbalance between parking brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2021 68,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 68,829 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 65,087 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 60,850 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 56,648 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 56,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,020 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,362 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 41,361 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,030 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 34,532 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has damaged outer sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2013 30,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,433 miles

Plastic undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle underside.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 23,381 miles

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

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 23 Sep 2009 21,254 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 16,228 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 VRF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

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

Is LD55 VRF safe to buy?

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