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LT55 HXG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,762 mi
Last recorded89,762 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 HXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 89,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Fail 10 Jan 2022 89,760 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENG OIL LOW

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 8 Jan 2021 86,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 12 Jul 2019 81,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bioth sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses slightly opaque and requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 81,225 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.77 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bioth sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses slightly opaque and requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 77,606 miles

Offside Front offside front fog lamp not working

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,079 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,042 miles

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

engine covers and engine tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 6 Jul 2015 65,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,176 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 55,875 miles

advise both front tyres 2mm

advise o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,816 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,230 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,650 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,166 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 HXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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