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LX55 VAM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

42,426 mi
Last recorded42,426 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 42,426 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 37,499 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 37,496 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))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 34,785 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 34,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 33,327 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 33,327 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 33,001 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 33,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 32,752 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020

Emissions not tested missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 32,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 32,899 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 32,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2017 32,187 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,870 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,306 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 86,320 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,392 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 29,810 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,224 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 29,224 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,619 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,880 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,683 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,267 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 22,060 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 22,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 VAM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

LX55 VAM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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