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LH55 AJU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

183,191 mi
Last recorded183,191 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH55 AJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 183,191 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 178,531 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 172,946 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 166,480 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 158,288 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 158,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 149,336 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 141,869 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 136,886 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 126,235 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 111,149 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 92,841 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,156 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,460 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,020 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 3 Feb 2012 35,898 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,691 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 16 Nov 2009 21,170 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 11 Nov 2008 16,240 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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LH55 AJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LH55 AJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LH55 AJU?

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What year was LH55 AJU registered?

LH55 AJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is LH55 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH55 AJU 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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