2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LM55 FTC
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 104,343 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,343 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM55 FTC Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 104,343 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM55 FTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (LM55 FTC) between November 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LM55 FTC Mileage History
- 27/11/200846,073 mi
- 27/11/200846,073 mi
- 21/12/200947,608 mi+1,535 mi
- 16/12/201050,122 mi+2,514 mi
- 14/10/201169,401 mi+19,279 mi
- 01/10/201271,714 mi+2,313 mi
- 01/10/201271,714 mi
- 19/11/201375,792 mi+4,078 mi
- 14/11/201478,716 mi+2,924 mi
- 10/12/201582,446 mi+3,730 mi
- 15/12/201582,447 mi+1 mi
- 01/12/201685,692 mi+3,245 mi
- 09/12/201788,312 mi+2,620 mi
- 12/12/201788,338 mi+26 mi
- 29/11/201890,809 mi+2,471 mi
- 27/11/201992,497 mi+1,688 mi
- 11/12/202094,115 mi+1,618 mi
- 26/11/202196,065 mi+1,950 mi
- 28/11/202297,921 mi+1,856 mi
- 07/12/202297,944 mi+23 mi
- 14/12/2023100,317 mi+2,373 mi
- 16/12/2024102,915 mi+2,598 mi
- 24/11/2025104,340 mi+1,425 mi
- 26/11/2025104,343 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,428 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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