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LS54 SSX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,740 mi
Last recorded61,740 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 SSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 61,740 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 59,196 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 56,385 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 53,736 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 51,597 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,976 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 48,976 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 45,675 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 42,525 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 42,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 38,907 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 38,907 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,927 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 30,968 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,256 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 24,587 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 21,122 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 17,957 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 14,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 11,852 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 9,537 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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LS54 SSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LS54 SSX, 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 LS54 SSX registered?

LS54 SSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is LS54 SSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS54 SSX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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