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HJ55 LUA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,507 mi
Last recorded69,507 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ55 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 69,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 68,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,977 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 66,977 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 66,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NS/OS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 65,071 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 64,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,722 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 58,722 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 49,806 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 49,806 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,724 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,933 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 26,333 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,850 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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HJ55 LUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ55 LUA, 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.

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HJ55 LUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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