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LS55 RUC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

84,193 mi
Last recorded84,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 84,193 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 82,523 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 82,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 80,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/scrubbing outer edge (wheel alignment required) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear coil springs heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,064 miles

Car heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2023 78,257 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2022 75,309 miles

corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

engine cover fitted

o/s/f tyre is starting to wear on the edge

o/s/r tyre is starting to perish slightly

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2021 72,068 miles

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

engine cover fitted

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

n/s/r tyre is perished on the tread

o/s/r tyre is starting to perish slightly in the tread

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2020 69,566 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer shoulder

Undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2020 69,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer shoulder

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,936 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 66,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,546 miles

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

o/s/f tyre is perished in the tread

o/s/r brake is slightly binding

oil residue on the gearbox

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 61,509 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

o/s/r brake slight binding

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2017 61,509 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front brake discs

engine cover fitted

o/s/r brake slight binding

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,279 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear coil springs

engine cover fitted

front brake discs are corroded and appear worn

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,660 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hanger has corroded away

oil residue on the engine

play in n/s/f track rod end ball joint

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,219 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,972 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 20,075 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 RUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RUC, 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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LS55 RUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 RUC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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