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LS55 JZE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 122,623 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 121,772 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 116,988 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn out on inner edges. on limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 116,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn out on inner edges. on limits. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 173,011 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 173,011 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 100,038 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 100,038 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 91,517 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 85,569 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 85,569 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,809 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 53,365 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,663 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,305 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 JZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JZE, 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 JZE registered?

LS55 JZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is LS55 JZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 JZE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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