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LX55 OEF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,621 mi
Last recorded84,621 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 84,621 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 78,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2025 78,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2024 73,688 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 73,054 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 73,054 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 70,428 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 70,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 68,305 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,480 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,710 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,277 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,482 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,790 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 53,438 miles

Wipers smeary.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,636 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,705 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 31,208 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 25,877 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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LX55 OEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LX55 OEF, 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 LX55 OEF registered?

LX55 OEF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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