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LR55 WSN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

103,169 mi
Last recorded103,169 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 103,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 96,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,775 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2023 84,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 77,925 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,945 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,676 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 70,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,191 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose

Nearside front tyre perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2018 66,191 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 62,400 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Apr 2017 62,400 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 59,127 miles

Centre High level brake light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,908 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,929 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,194 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 22 Nov 2012 47,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

nearside rear seatbelt not checked because of fitted child seat

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,893 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 39,712 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 34,632 miles

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

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

nearside and offside inner washer jets not working

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 4 Dec 2008 30,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside door mirror/side repeater is slightly insecure

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

Pass 4 Dec 2008 30,471 miles

nearside door mirror/side repeater is slightly insecure

plastic covers on bodysills prevent proper examination

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 WSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WSN, 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 WSN registered?

LR55 WSN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is LR55 WSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 WSN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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