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LV55 VNB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,027 mi
Last recorded82,027 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 VNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 82,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 80,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 80,281 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 78,978 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 78,975 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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 76,467 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 76,317 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,912 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 73,183 miles

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 70,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear 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 28 Oct 2019 68,546 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 65,564 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,168 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTS CORRODING

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S LOWER CROSS STRUT BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced O/S AND N/S HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE (1.7.5a)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES/CRACKING

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,988 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Front BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S/F AND N/S/F CROSS STRUT BUSHES CRACKING

O/S/F AND N/S/F THRUST ARM BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING.

Offside Front INDICATOR WATER INGRESS (REPEATER LENSE)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 54,988 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S/R AND N/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Front BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

O/S/F AND N/S/F CROSS STRUT BUSHES CRACKING

O/S/F AND N/S/F THRUST ARM BUSHES SLIGHT CRACKING.

Offside Front INDICATOR WATER INGRESS (REPEATER LENSE)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,524 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside,nearside front tyres cracking.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,940 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 44,710 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,932 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,904 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,550 miles

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

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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LV55 VNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VNB, 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 VNB registered?

LV55 VNB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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