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LR55 TWP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

99,214 mi
Last recorded99,214 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 99,214 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 96,930 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 90,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 90,435 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 87,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 85,205 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 81,912 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 78,492 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2017 75,077 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 71,639 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 66,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wall scuffed

Fail 22 Sep 2015 66,091 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wall scuffed

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,349 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 54,819 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 54,607 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,360 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,213 miles

both front brakr discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,780 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,764 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 TWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 TWP, 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

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What year was LR55 TWP registered?

LR55 TWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is LR55 TWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 TWP shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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