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LK55 STZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,745 mi
Last recorded39,745 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 STZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 39,745 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 37,628 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 34,876 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 33,096 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 32,276 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 31,452 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 30,287 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 27,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 27,583 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 27,559 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 12 Nov 2017 24,875 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 12 Nov 2017 24,875 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (1.1.A.3f)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 7 Nov 2016 22,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside wing mirror insecure

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2016 22,514 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

nearside wing mirror insecure

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 19,966 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 17,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 13,660 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 9,038 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 4,461 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 3,475 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 2,764 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 2,000 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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LK55 STZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LK55 STZ, 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 LK55 STZ registered?

LK55 STZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is LK55 STZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK55 STZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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