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LG55 FZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,583 mi
Last recorded90,583 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 FZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 90,583 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 88,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 88,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 86,701 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 84,136 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 81,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Not touching screen fully (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 79,087 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,153 miles

Long travel to parking brake lever

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread area

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 74,377 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 74,377 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim slight distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror lens faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,790 miles

Rear brake pads low

Fail 16 Sep 2016 58,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Sep 2015 53,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,283 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 30,764 miles

water in nearside front fog lamp

Fail 5 Sep 2012 30,764 miles

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

water in nearside front fog lamp

Pass 19 Sep 2011 24,760 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,789 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,473 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,501 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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LG55 FZX 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 LG55 FZX, 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 LG55 FZX registered?

LG55 FZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is LG55 FZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 FZX 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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