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LT55 HWK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,119 mi
Last recorded103,119 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 HWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 103,119 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Front Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (4) Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 103,119 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Front Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (4) Tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 98,056 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Rear near/side lamp Damaged

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

Vehicle has been under sealed

Fail 2 May 2025 98,056 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear near/side lamp Damaged

Service brake excessively binding Rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 10 May 2024 94,323 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Light damaged

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 94,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Light damaged

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 91,163 miles

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

Nearside rear lens light damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 7 May 2021 84,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 82,063 miles

Front Body has slight damage

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 74,758 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,882 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 68,882 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre small cut to outer side wall

Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,019 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 55,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,734 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,611 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2011 33,554 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 33,554 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,467 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,573 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,009 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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LT55 HWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT55 HWK, 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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LT55 HWK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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