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LV55 VNU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

91,002 mi
Last recorded91,002 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 91,002 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 83,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 76,207 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,459 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,116 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 66,196 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 62,364 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 53,844 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 42,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 42,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 34,928 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,933 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 15,996 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 15,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 10,747 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 9,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 8,694 miles

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

Offside,nearside front and rear tyres cracking.

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 7,817 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 6,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 6,991 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 6,445 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 5,883 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 5,091 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 VNU 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 87%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

LV55 VNU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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