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LR55 TTE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,319 mi
Last recorded162,319 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 TTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 162,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 160,871 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 160,870 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2024 159,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 159,663 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 158,647 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 157,301 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 157,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 154,884 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 154,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 152,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 152,752 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective DAMAGED SHARP (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2018 152,747 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective sharp edge / lens damaged (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel BOLT missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2017 148,324 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre below legil limit

Pass 9 Sep 2015 143,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable joint cover (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has slight damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Service due indicated on deisplay

Fail 7 Sep 2015 143,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable joint cover (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall has slight damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Service due indicated on deisplay

Pass 20 May 2014 135,061 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 129,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 129,804 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 124,078 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 119,018 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S rear brake disc is worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 109,669 miles

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

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Oct 2008 80,856 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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LR55 TTE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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