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LV55 ENL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 ENL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 87,141 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 78,484 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 69,997 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres Are Worn To 3mm Of Tread Left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 65,037 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Hanger before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both tyres wearing excessively inner edge

Front brake pads may be thin needs further investigation

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,216 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,996 miles

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Fail 18 Dec 2019 51,996 miles

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

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 11 Dec 2018 48,238 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front wipers smearing

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 20 Dec 2017 44,998 miles

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

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing low and perishing

advise front and rear number plates deteriorating

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front tyre , tread wearing unevenly and perishing

advise off side front anti-roll bar upper drop link gaiter split/weeping grease

Fail 20 Dec 2017 44,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing low and perishing

advise front and rear number plates deteriorating

advise front screen chipped

advise near side front tyre , tread wearing unevenly and perishing

advise off side front anti-roll bar upper drop link gaiter split/weeping grease

Pass 23 Dec 2016 41,783 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 41,783 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 37,256 miles

advise both front tyres starting to wear on edges

advise both rear and off side front tyres perishing

advise front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,169 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,099 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise parking brake requires some adjustment

Pass 17 Dec 2012 27,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 23,465 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 20,778 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 20,772 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,670 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 13,983 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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LV55 ENL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LV55 ENL, 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 LV55 ENL registered?

LV55 ENL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is LV55 ENL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 ENL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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