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LV55 USL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

122,825 mi
Last recorded122,825 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 USL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 122,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 111,612 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 111,608 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 101,278 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension componants corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2024 101,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 92,100 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 92,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,710 miles

corrosion underside rear

Fail 12 Mar 2021 69,710 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside rear

Pass 17 Mar 2020 67,049 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle and rear but still secure at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not clear but look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin not sure but look thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,209 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,931 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,068 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 59,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,854 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,622 miles

rear exhast bracket rusted ..advise

Fail 13 Mar 2015 51,622 miles

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

rear exhast bracket rusted ..advise

Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,217 miles

front tyres starting to crack in tread

o/s/f alloy slightly distorted

Fail 8 Apr 2014 42,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres starting to crack in tread

o/s/f alloy slightly distorted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 40,272 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,945 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,022 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,384 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 13,922 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,483 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 USL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 USL, 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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LV55 USL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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