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LM55 HBC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

43,544 mi
Last recorded43,544 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 HBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 43,544 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 43,026 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 42,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 40,988 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 39,739 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 38,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 37,088 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 35,974 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 34,543 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 34,543 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,916 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 31,961 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,760 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 29,626 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 24,224 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,151 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner edge of OSF tyre worn

Small cut in NSF tyre outer side wall, not down to canvas

Fail 12 Dec 2008 19,408 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner edge of OSF tyre worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small cut in NSF tyre outer side wall, not down to canvas

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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LM55 HBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LM55 HBC, 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 LM55 HBC registered?

LM55 HBC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 December 2005.

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