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LL55 CLN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,863 mi
Last recorded88,863 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL55 CLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 88,863 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 88,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Aug 2025 83,660 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,680 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,736 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,535 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 69,535 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 60,882 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 55,422 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2019 50,755 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2019 50,755 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 43,763 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 43,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,328 miles

Oil leak gear box

Pass 16 Jan 2016 29,605 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 29,185 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 29,098 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 28,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 27,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2011 25,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2010 24,023 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,128 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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LL55 CLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 LL55 CLN, 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 LL55 CLN registered?

LL55 CLN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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