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LS55 CWF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,938 mi
Last recorded170,938 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 CWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 170,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 169,842 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 167,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 164,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 157,885 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 150,126 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 150,123 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))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 142,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 133,636 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 133,018 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake pipes surface rust

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

Offside Rear brake pipe surface rust

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 125,106 miles

Offside Front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jan 2017 112,623 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 95,743 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,423 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 97,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 66,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 46,603 miles

gearbox sump starting to leak oil

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,431 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,636 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 23,636 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,520 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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LS55 CWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS55 CWF, 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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What year was LS55 CWF registered?

LS55 CWF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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