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LT55 OGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,826 mi
Last recorded77,826 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 OGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 77,826 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 75,735 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 73,874 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 72,230 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 70,372 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 69,298 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 67,840 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 67,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 66,476 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 66,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 64,610 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 62,268 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,234 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,052 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,651 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 47,651 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 36,924 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 23 Dec 2010 28,775 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,608 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 14,937 miles

offside front tyre wearing low

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 OGU 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 85.7%.

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 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 LT55 OGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT55 OGU registered?

LT55 OGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is LT55 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 OGU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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