2005 Mercedes C 2.1L Diesel · LS55 WLU
2005 Mercedes C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 173,525 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/05/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2148cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
LS55 WLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2024
- 173,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LS55 WLU Mileage History
- 11/11/2021158,934 mi
- 11/11/2021158,934 mi
- 11/11/2022164,958 mi+6,024 mi
- 15/11/2022164,958 mi
- 23/02/2024173,525 mi+8,567 mi
Average of roughly 6,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LS55 WLU 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 (LS55 WLU) between November 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2024 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BOX (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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