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LG55 GDK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,208 mi
Last recorded85,208 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 85,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 83,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 80,482 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,996 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 72,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,063 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 67,834 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre checked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,993 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 63,987 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,185 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 57,108 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,016 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cuts & damage to both front tyres -- outer side walls -- no cords showing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,568 miles

slight cut on n/s/f tyre outer side wall -- no cords showing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 37,327 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)

slight cut to n/s/f tyre side wall --- no cords showing

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,768 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 28,700 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,352 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 GDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GDK, 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 LG55 GDK?

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What year was LG55 GDK registered?

LG55 GDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is LG55 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 GDK shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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