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LR55 CVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,644 mi
Last recorded123,644 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 CVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 123,644 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 123,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,624 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 122,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded and discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded and discoloured (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 122,093 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 122,093 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2022 121,831 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 121,437 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 121,093 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,329 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 118,210 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,883 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 113,641 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 111,499 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 108,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 105,554 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 103,593 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 99,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,965 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Sep 2009 70,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 49,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 49,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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LR55 CVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LR55 CVJ, 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 LR55 CVJ registered?

LR55 CVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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The MOT history for LR55 CVJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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