2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LX55 OFD
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 131,546 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LX55 OFD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 131,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LX55 OFD Mileage History
- 28/08/200835,082 mi
- 06/04/200938,850 mi+3,768 mi
- 10/03/201044,077 mi+5,227 mi
- 10/03/201044,077 mi
- 04/04/201149,402 mi+5,325 mi
- 23/04/201254,529 mi+5,127 mi
- 16/04/201359,154 mi+4,625 mi
- 02/04/201465,365 mi+6,211 mi
- 20/04/201572,569 mi+7,204 mi
- 18/04/201679,048 mi+6,479 mi
- 07/04/201784,551 mi+5,503 mi
- 07/04/201784,551 mi
- 17/04/201892,297 mi+7,746 mi
- 09/04/2019100,996 mi+8,699 mi
- 11/04/2019101,083 mi+87 mi
- 11/09/2020110,157 mi+9,074 mi
- 09/09/2021114,795 mi+4,638 mi
- 12/07/2022118,210 mi+3,415 mi
- 13/06/2023121,598 mi+3,388 mi
- 14/06/2023121,598 mi
- 02/07/2024125,472 mi+3,874 mi
- 03/07/2024125,476 mi+4 mi
- 03/06/2025128,241 mi+2,765 mi
- 03/06/2025128,241 mi
- 05/05/2026131,518 mi+3,277 mi
- 15/05/2026131,546 mi+28 mi
Average of roughly 5,447 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
LX55 OFD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (LX55 OFD) between August 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
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