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LJ55 ACU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,898 mi
Last recorded125,898 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 ACU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 125,898 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 120,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 116,417 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 116,417 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 110,815 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 103,672 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 97,441 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2021 97,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 95,265 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 95,261 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,704 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 May 2018 85,592 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 79,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 79,977 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 79,959 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,084 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,102 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2014 54,885 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 37,694 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 26,161 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,277 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 16,237 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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LJ55 ACU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LJ55 ACU, 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 LJ55 ACU registered?

LJ55 ACU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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