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LS55 FFC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

179,800 mi
Last recorded179,800 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 179,800 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 169,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 161,822 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minimal (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 161,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked with yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside[marked with yellow chalk] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play minimal (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 152,970 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 152,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,940 miles

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake foot rubber missing

Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,835 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 109,810 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn MARKED IN YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 103,811 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp damaged but working

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 May 2019 103,811 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp damaged but working

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,450 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres in poor condition

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 95,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2016 92,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 26 Apr 2014 87,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn not as loud as vehicle of similar type

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

parking brake anti slip missing

Fail 24 Apr 2014 87,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

horn not as loud as vehicle of similar type

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

parking brake anti slip missing

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,147 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 86,141 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2011 78,981 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,223 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 FFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LS55 FFC, 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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LS55 FFC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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