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LS55 WHU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,422 mi
Last recorded105,422 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 WHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 105,422 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 105,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2025 97,811 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,937 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 90,937 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 84,955 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 84,954 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 75,984 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 68,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces rust ridges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 64,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 64,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 63,823 miles

Front both front wheel bearings have slight play

Front brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 61,455 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 59,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 59,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2010 52,904 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,155 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 49,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

some damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2008 46,764 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 WHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,498cc 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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

LS55 WHU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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