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LD55 VSG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,861 mi
Last recorded122,861 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 122,861 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 122,860 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 112,054 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 112,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,654 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,174 miles

both front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges.

Fail 30 Jun 2022 93,174 miles

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

both front tyres are slightly worn on the outer edges.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,889 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 77,537 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 69,364 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 69,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Jul 2018 63,016 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,132 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 3 Aug 2016 49,454 miles

front both tyre wearing on outer edge

under trays fitted obscuring some components underside

Pass 8 Aug 2015 44,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 39,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2014 39,640 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 36,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,472 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,938 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 18,317 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,593 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 VSG 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 78.3%.

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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

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

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The MOT history for LD55 VSG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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