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LT55 VSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

208,759 mi
Last recorded208,759 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 208,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at fixings (0.1 (b))

brake servo vacuum build up slow

general corrosion to underside components

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2026 208,717 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at fixings (0.1 (b))

brake servo vacuum build up slow

general corrosion to underside components

n/s/r wheel arch corroded.

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2025 203,484 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os: slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at fixings (0.1 (b))

brake servo operation: vacuum build up slow. Passed and advised

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 1 May 2024 198,373 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear park brake lazy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake servo operation: vacuum build up slow. Passed and advised

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Fail 30 Apr 2024 198,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear at various places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear park brake lazy

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

brake servo operation: vacuum build up slow. Passed and advised

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

Pass 26 Apr 2023 193,052 miles

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Torn

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 192,993 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Torn

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 186,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 186,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 181,034 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 181,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 175,606 miles

slight wear in O/S/F track rod end.

Pass 2 May 2019 168,622 miles

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

emissions did not provide read out

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 8 Aug 2018 160,757 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 160,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn steel arm, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 150,228 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 137,367 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 124,442 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 124,414 miles

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

Center brake lamp not working.

Pass 8 Aug 2014 109,623 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 95,705 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,964 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 83,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 73,371 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 73,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 60,666 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,878 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 47,842 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 Aug 2008 35,900 miles

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

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 VSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VSJ, 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 LT55 VSJ registered?

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

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