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L55 HGG

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

197,263 mi
Last recorded197,263 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 HGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 197,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 190,959 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 172,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2023 172,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 248,806 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 248,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 143,993 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2020 140,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2018 135,630 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 135,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 127,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 121,945 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 116,374 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 112,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 112,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 108,568 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 108,551 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 102,186 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 93,878 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate slight delamination

Pass 2 Dec 2010 88,674 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 88,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 82,500 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 68,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 68,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 52,964 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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L55 HGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 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 L55 HGG, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L55 HGG is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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