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LV55 MPO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,649 mi
Last recorded155,649 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 MPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 155,649 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 155,647 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 149,234 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 May 2024 141,851 miles

offside park brake slow to release

Pass 20 May 2023 135,935 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2023 135,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FORWARD LOWER ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP TO SCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 129,488 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 129,353 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2021 117,578 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 May 2020 106,795 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 171,585 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 97,235 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher removed

Windscreen has stone chip. not exceeding 40mm

Pass 21 May 2018 89,309 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 89,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2018 89,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2018 89,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2017 85,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 79,959 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,680 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has little tread on inner and outer shoulders

o/s front tyre has little tread on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 3 May 2013 66,476 miles

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Fail 3 May 2013 66,473 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 10 May 2012 62,206 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 59,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs are worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 55,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 50,709 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 41,970 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 41,970 miles

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

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

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 MPO 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 71.4%.

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 LV55 MPO, 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 LV55 MPO registered?

LV55 MPO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LV55 MPO safe to buy?

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