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LX55 OFE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,024 mi
Last recorded112,024 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 112,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 107,232 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,987 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 98,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 150,210 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 150,210 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 87,289 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 80,816 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 80,691 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))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 73,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 73,569 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

e.m.l light on

Pass 29 Mar 2017 67,641 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 61,908 miles

Front disc's and pad's worn

Offside Front wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 55,252 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 48,685 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,304 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,618 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 8 Mar 2011 31,464 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,066 miles

slight bulge o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 15,176 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 OFE 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 81%.

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 OFE, 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 OFE registered?

LX55 OFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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