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LS55 RSY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,962 mi
Last recorded72,962 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 72,962 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 72,824 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 72,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,370 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 69,823 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 68,515 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 65,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 63,635 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 61,549 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2016 58,896 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 58,896 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 55,256 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 55,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside 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 front tyre bald on outer shoulder

offside rear tyre on 2.6mil

Pass 23 May 2014 51,439 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 47,343 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battry & sills covered

Fail 24 May 2013 47,343 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battry & sills covered

Pass 26 May 2012 44,318 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 40,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 36,883 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 26,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 22,394 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Nov 2008 22,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 RSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

LS55 RSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2005.

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