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LT05 HHG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

117,356 mi
Last recorded117,356 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 HHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 117,356 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 112,753 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 107,764 miles

undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 101,428 miles

Covers fitted to underside

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,067 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2019 84,479 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 77,469 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 69,883 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 66,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,649 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,825 miles

Glow plug warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,390 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment lamp illuminated

Pass 2 Mar 2012 57,187 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,873 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 53,830 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,358 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 50,069 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,583 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,154 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,149 miles

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

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

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

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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LT05 HHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc 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 LT05 HHG, 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 LT05 HHG registered?

LT05 HHG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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