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LF55 ZRY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,784 mi
Last recorded96,784 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 ZRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 96,784 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 94,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,867 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 94,867 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 94,519 miles

front sub frame,steering rack,chassis and front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Fail 19 Oct 2022 94,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front sub frame,steering rack,chassis and front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 18 Oct 2021 92,633 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 92,631 miles

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

front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 19 Oct 2020 92,319 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,364 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 90,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 89,333 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,233 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,430 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 83,185 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,441 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 68,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 68,101 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 63,608 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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LF55 ZRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LF55 ZRY, 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 LF55 ZRY registered?

LF55 ZRY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LF55 ZRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 ZRY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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