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LX55 OES

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,898 mi
Last recorded105,898 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 OES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 105,898 miles

Nearside Front Slight fluctuation on brake

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

under tray clips missing

Pass 23 Jun 2025 100,251 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

repair to o/s/f mirror

Pass 18 Jun 2024 85,749 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 81,740 miles

O/S mirror secured with expanding foam

O/S rear wheel corroded

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 81,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

O/S mirror secured with expanding foam

O/S rear wheel corroded

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 77,612 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,134 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2021 72,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jun 2020 68,264 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,226 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from view

Fail 17 Jun 2019 65,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,521 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 56,797 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 52,975 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 49,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,033 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,662 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,429 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 40,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 37,407 miles

front and rear tyre sizes different sizes

Fail 14 Jun 2011 37,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front and rear tyre sizes different sizes

Pass 29 Dec 2009 32,317 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,963 miles

lower braking effort from nearside parking brake

slight damage to both door mirrors

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 OES 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 LX55 OES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX55 OES registered?

LX55 OES is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is LX55 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX55 OES shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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