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LS55 ZSX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

138,948 mi
Last recorded138,948 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 ZSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 138,948 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2025 135,261 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 135,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 132,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 129,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 125,796 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2022 125,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 195,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

tpms waring on dash

Pass 16 Dec 2020 186,947 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 186,940 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 181,834 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly Foot park brake pedal (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 106,781 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 106,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords size (245.40. R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 103,469 miles

Front engine/under tray fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. h/brake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 103,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front engine/under tray fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. h/brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front under tray/engine cover fitted

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

engine managerment light on dash

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,217 miles

Front engine cover fitted/under tray

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 88,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front engine cover fitted/under tray

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear tyre cut on s/wall

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,032 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 82,032 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing more on outer edges

Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,194 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,294 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 77,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 73,433 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 68,090 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,807 miles

Cuts in sidewall both front tyres - not to cord

Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,670 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 43,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZSX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX registered?

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

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