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LS55 RRV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,636 mi
Last recorded65,636 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 65,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 63,204 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Handbrake Slight Travel

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Lower Front Arm (Marked with Yellow Chalk) (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 61,698 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 61,136 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,662 miles

Covers + Shields fitted

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Lower Suspension Arm Bush Deteriorated (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 60,443 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 60,224 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,730 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,315 miles

strong smell of nicotine rendering car almost untestible

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,923 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 54,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 54,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,837 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plates blistered

Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 50,905 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,942 miles

3 x seat belt buckle studs missing

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 5 Dec 2009 49,289 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 49,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,166 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 RRV 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 89.5%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

LS55 RRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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