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LS55 JZM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,118 mi
Last recorded69,118 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 JZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 69,118 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2026 68,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 63,566 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 62,945 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,805 miles

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,961 miles

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 17 Nov 2021 58,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward-most arm with ball joint pin pointing downwards (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread yellow background fading (0.1 (b))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 30 Nov 2020 57,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 57,575 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,387 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,997 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,231 miles

Engine management light illuminated

n/s/f tyre deep cut in outer side wall

Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,348 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,981 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 41,205 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,876 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 34,714 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,587 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,700 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection due to covers.

Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,407 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 JZM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JZM, 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 JZM registered?

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

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