2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LG55 GDO
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 87,385 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG55 GDO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 87,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG55 GDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (LG55 GDO) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LG55 GDO Mileage History
- 19/08/202479,174 mi
- 21/08/202583,560 mi+4,386 mi
- 22/08/202583,560 mi
- 21/08/202687,385 mi+3,825 mi
- 21/08/202687,385 mi
Average of roughly 4,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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