CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR55 JNL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,002 mi
Last recorded180,002 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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 JNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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 27 Nov 2025 180,002 miles

All rear suspension components corroded,and some covered.with plastics.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexys. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 169,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 169,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 161,882 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipes to flexis brake pipes slightly corroded. Nearside / Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Unable to inspect the majority of the brake pipes under the vehicle from front to rear due to plastic covers/undertrays.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very thin on the edges, wheel alignment required once ball joints/ lower arms are replaced. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 161,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipes to flexis brake pipes slightly corroded. Nearside / Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Unable to inspect the majority of the brake pipes under the vehicle from front to rear due to plastic covers/undertrays.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very thin on the edges, wheel alignment required once ball joints/ lower arms are replaced. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring at risk of cutting into tyre due to being broken!

Pass 19 Nov 2022 149,486 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 139,754 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 10 Dec 2021 139,754 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 131,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 131,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 126,249 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 118,259 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing middle ()

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 113,750 miles

Rear subframe and suspertion arms corrsion

Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,369 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,745 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

items removed prior to test

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 82,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2014 82,459 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 69,780 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,545 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,422 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER DISCS PITTED

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 45,422 miles

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

BOTH FRONT INNER DISCS PITTED

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 35,527 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,834 miles

PLASTIC OVERSILLS FITTED TRAYS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE LTD VISION TO FUEL BRAKE LINES

Pass 6 Oct 2008 19,137 miles

ADVISE PLSTIC TRAYS FITTED TO UNDER SIDE LTD VISION TO BRAKE FUEL LINES

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 JNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 JNL, 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 JNL?

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

What year was LR55 JNL registered?

LR55 JNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is LR55 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 JNL 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 JNL 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 JNL. 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.