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LV55 OJK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,395 mi
Last recorded140,395 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 OJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 140,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 132,629 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 124,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 114,590 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 110,280 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 both rear tyres on less than 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 101,216 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 101,216 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 inner sidewall torn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 95,287 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth , nearside unevenly worn on inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 85,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 85,104 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 75,906 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 75,820 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

225/45/17 both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 63,969 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 63,969 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,913 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,262 miles

slight damage n/s/front tyre wall

slight damage o/s/front tyre wall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,083 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,832 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 26,307 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 22,651 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 18,758 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 18,758 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 14,403 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 OJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OJK, 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 OJK registered?

LV55 OJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2005.

Is LV55 OJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 OJK shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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