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LT55 OGS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,513 mi
Last recorded136,513 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 OGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 136,513 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dated 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dated 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

esp warning but no lights illuminated

Fail 4 Jul 2026 136,354 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dated 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge dated 2019 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen x3 (3.2 (a) (i))

esp warning but no lights illuminated

Pass 3 Jul 2025 134,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 134,941 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 131,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 128,993 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake requirements only just met requires adjustment/repair

Fail 16 Nov 2021 125,588 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Chip in windscreen

Front brake hoses are perished

Headlight beam patterns barely visible

Offside rear brake disc is discoloured, brake pads in poor condition

Parking brake efforts only just met requirements

Pass 7 Nov 2020 118,972 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 114,062 miles

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

both headlights slightly diffuesed

Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,494 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 109,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

stone chip in windscreen a-zone

unable to check engine oil level

Fail 8 Nov 2017 106,277 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Service brake only (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

stone chip in windscreen a-zone

unable to check engine oil level

Pass 27 Oct 2016 103,254 miles

Brakes ; parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Brakes ; parking brakes imbalance 25 % , n/s lower performance

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; headlamp lenses deteriorated , slightly affecting dip beam image

Lighting ; n/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,218 miles

engine cover fitted restricting view

engine undertray fitted restricting view

Pass 10 Sep 2014 90,697 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 20 &

Brakes ; pad wear warning on ?

Brakes ; parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Engne / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 10 Sep 2014 90,693 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake 20 &

Brakes ; pad wear warning on ?

Brakes ; parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Engne / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Suspension ; n/s/f lower / forward arm ball joint seal deteriorated & play in joint

Suspension ; o/s/f lower / forward arm ball joint seal deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2013 80,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 80,446 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,752 miles

nsf tyre starting to crack

Fail 10 Sep 2012 71,752 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nsf tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Jan 2011 58,244 miles

All four brake discs pitted.

Child seat belted to n/s.rear.

Front brakes have an imbalance of 12%.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s.front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 58,244 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

All four brake discs pitted.

Child seat belted to n/s.rear.

Front brakes have an imbalance of 12%.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/s.front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,182 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 41,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 30,900 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 30,900 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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LT55 OGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LT55 OGS, 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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LT55 OGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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