CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR55 JNJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,093 mi
Last recorded103,093 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 JNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 103,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 103,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 97,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear underside corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 92,974 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear underside very corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,727 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,727 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 80,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

all rear underside & components corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 80,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

all rear underside & components corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 80,378 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 76,629 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 70,498 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 70,498 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Child seat fitted to N/S/R

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,690 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 63,297 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,236 miles

Centre stop light not working

Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre stop light not working

Pass 21 Nov 2014 56,277 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust centre mount rusted away & insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,507 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,523 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,763 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 40,552 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 33,955 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,860 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR55 JNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JNJ, 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 LR55 JNJ?

You can check the full history of LR55 JNJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR55 JNJ registered?

LR55 JNJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is LR55 JNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 JNJ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR55 JNJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR55 JNJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.