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LS55 WLJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

163,170 mi
Last recorded163,170 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 WLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 163,170 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 158,444 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 154,301 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 154,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 152,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 150,147 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 150,145 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))

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 148,321 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 146,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 142,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front tyre size 205/55/16 rear tyres 225/55/16

Fail 12 Mar 2019 142,547 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front tyre size 205/55/16 rear tyres 225/55/16

Pass 12 Mar 2018 139,781 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 134,478 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 121,283 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 111,539 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,752 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,024 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,742 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,460 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 51,953 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 46,434 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 34,766 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2008 34,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

LS55 WLJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is LS55 WLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 WLJ 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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