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LX55 CVY

2005 Mercedes Unknown

Brown Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,984 mi
Last recorded42,984 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes Unknown149,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 CVY
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 42,984 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 42,984 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 41,971 miles

emissions test no reading

front tyres and rear tyres all perished . 20 year old tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2023 33,038 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 24,542 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 22,873 miles

All tyres. Date stamped 2004.

Engine and gearbox under tray fitted.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 22,872 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All tyres. Date stamped 2004.

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Rear tail board. (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine and gearbox under tray fitted.

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 21,884 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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LX55 CVY is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown in Brown with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 149,152 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX55 CVY registered?

LX55 CVY is a 2005 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is LX55 CVY safe to buy?

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