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HG55 LUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,831 mi
Last recorded103,831 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 LUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 103,831 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 102,239 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 102,229 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2023 98,685 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 7 Feb 2023 98,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inoperative (4.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 5 Mar 2022 96,767 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 94,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,842 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,632 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 83,316 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 79,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,093 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 72,072 miles

offside headlamp bracket broken but lamp secure

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,467 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,547 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,083 miles

stone chip in windscreen

underside covered by plastic,limited vision on condition of some components

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,752 miles

ESP,on-dash-warning noticed before testing,advise attention.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 16,392 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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HG55 LUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG55 LUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG55 LUJ?

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What year was HG55 LUJ registered?

HG55 LUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is HG55 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG55 LUJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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