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LS55 SDV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,650 mi
Last recorded79,650 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 79,650 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre wearing on inner treads

Pass 13 Jan 2025 75,692 miles

Offside Front Upper roll bar link boot deformed but prevents the ingress of dirt

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 68,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,914 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 63,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 61,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 60,709 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2019 60,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 59,569 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 May 2017 58,577 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 57,473 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres wearing inner edges and slight cracks on tread

Pass 15 May 2015 56,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 54,173 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 51,677 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 48,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 45,387 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW TREAD

Pass 19 May 2010 41,403 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES

Fail 16 May 2009 39,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Partial visual inspection to rear road springs

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 16 May 2009 39,704 miles

Partial visual inspection to rear road springs

Trims fitted under bonnet limiting inspection

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Pass 23 May 2008 37,437 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 SDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

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

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