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LD55 LUH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

175,916 mi
Last recorded175,916 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 LUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 175,916 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear UNDERNEATH SURFACE AREAS OF CORROSION

Fail 14 Feb 2026 175,916 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear UNDERNEATH SURFACE AREAS OF CORROSION

Pass 25 Feb 2025 172,816 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

areas of corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2024 169,609 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear areas of corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 165,963 miles

Rear areas of corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2023 165,963 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear areas of corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2022 159,694 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 151,671 miles

Advise; Long parking brake travel.

Fail 10 Feb 2021 151,671 miles

Advise; Long parking brake travel.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 146,664 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Feb 2019 136,557 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 126,927 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 126,885 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 123,262 miles

front inner pads getting low!

front wiper slightly split at end

Fail 3 Oct 2016 123,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/r tyre has a bugle in outer sidewall! 225/50ZR16 92W (4.1.D.1b)

front inner pads getting low!

front wiper slightly split at end

Pass 6 Oct 2015 119,292 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 119,291 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,358 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 97,026 miles

offside rear shock absorber damping not as effective as nearside

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,406 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 69,890 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front antiroll bar link upper ball joint dust cover split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 58,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,527 miles

S R S Light on

Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,343 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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LD55 LUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LD55 LUH, 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 LD55 LUH registered?

LD55 LUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is LD55 LUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 LUH shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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