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LD55 UJH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

144,206 mi
Last recorded144,206 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 UJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 144,206 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 142,170 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 140,691 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 135,954 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 132,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 130,241 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 126,124 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,604 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 113,756 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 107,871 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,177 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,372 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,736 miles

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 18 Dec 2012 83,231 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 74,014 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,316 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 65,316 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,468 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 42,291 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 UJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LD55 UJH, 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 UJH registered?

LD55 UJH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is LD55 UJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD55 UJH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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