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OU55 LFD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,734 mi
Last recorded87,734 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 LFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,734 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 87,673 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 79,070 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 76,001 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 73,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 27 Oct 2022 73,253 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,282 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2021 70,262 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 68,233 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Inner Front driver door grab handle deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear luggage present - seat belts NOT tested

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,439 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 65,439 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect len clouded (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,867 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,844 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 56,844 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 52,084 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 27 Jul 2015 45,053 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 28 Jul 2014 38,883 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,491 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,006 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 7 Jul 2011 25,052 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,357 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 15,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 13,437 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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OU55 LFD 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 OU55 LFD, 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 OU55 LFD registered?

OU55 LFD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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