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LS55 RZA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,322 mi
Last recorded120,322 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 120,322 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 116,132 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underneath Cover fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 113,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 112,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 110,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear flex brake pipe clip missing but secure slight misting but not brake fluid

Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,671 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 107,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 104,835 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 104,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 101,212 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 101,212 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 96,897 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,119 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 87,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 83,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 78,607 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 72,876 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 72,876 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 67,001 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 60,920 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 55,921 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 44,698 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 RZA 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 78.3%.

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 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

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

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