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LB54 HXX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,081 mi
Last recorded53,081 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 HXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 53,081 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 51,768 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 49,667 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 42,581 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 41,791 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,049 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Mar 2021 41,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 40,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,370 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,838 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,604 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 33,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 31,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 28,305 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Front tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,708 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre sidewall perrishing

offside front tyre sidewall perrishing

Fail 3 Mar 2014 26,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre sidewall perrishing

offside front tyre sidewall perrishing

Pass 5 Mar 2013 24,382 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,583 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front brake discs are corroding on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2011 22,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 20,293 miles

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

high level brake lamp one l e d inop

Fail 9 Mar 2010 20,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

high level brake lamp one l e d inop

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 14,472 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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LB54 HXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LB54 HXX, 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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What year was LB54 HXX registered?

LB54 HXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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