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LF55 HKL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

123,408 mi
Last recorded123,408 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 HKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 123,408 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some suspension componants corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2025 123,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 122,423 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 121,493 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 118,085 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 118,085 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 117,474 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 115,584 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 113,849 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 113,827 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 20 Feb 2017 103,441 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all ( brake pad warning light illuminated ) (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 87,459 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all ( brake pad warning light illuminated ) (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,421 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 75,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 68,180 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 57,186 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 46,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,709 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,163 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre treads getting near legal limit

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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LF55 HKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LF55 HKL, 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 LF55 HKL registered?

LF55 HKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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