2005 Mercedes C 1.8L Petrol · LR55 CWC
2005 Mercedes C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 312,241 km. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 312,241 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR55 CWC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/10/2024
- 312,241 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR55 CWC 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 C (LR55 CWC) between September 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LR55 CWC Odometer History
- 09/09/2021286,355 km
- 02/09/2022293,690 km+7,335 km
- 04/09/2023303,323 km+9,633 km
- 11/09/2023303,564 km+241 km
- 01/10/2024312,241 km+8,677 km
Average of roughly 8,457 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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