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LS55 PRV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

91,608 mi
Last recorded91,608 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 PRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 91,608 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also rear frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 91,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 2 Feb 2024 90,311 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,325 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 86,024 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 84,348 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,322 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,571 miles

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Fail 6 Dec 2018 81,535 miles

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

slight play in steering rack on nearside

Pass 16 Nov 2017 77,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 77,289 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 72,484 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 65,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

wiper rubbers wearing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 58,017 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 51,460 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 51,460 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 43,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,049 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,443 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,045 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,443 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 PRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 PRV, 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 PRV registered?

LS55 PRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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