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LT55 HWY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,556 mi
Last recorded143,556 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 HWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 143,556 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2024 143,566 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 135,824 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 218,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 128,948 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 118,660 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 109,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,660 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 97,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 91,857 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 91,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 86,406 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 86,369 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 77,131 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 77,131 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,489 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,615 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,205 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2011 45,594 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 45,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,422 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 34,044 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,236 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 HWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HWY, 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 LT55 HWY registered?

LT55 HWY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is LT55 HWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 HWY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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