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LT55 HXX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,245 mi
Last recorded42,245 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 42,245 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,181 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 38,737 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,433 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 35,141 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 35,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,306 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 29,947 miles

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2018 27,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,341 miles

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Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,132 miles

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Fail 26 Jan 2016 22,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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Pass 25 Feb 2015 20,511 miles

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Pass 24 Mar 2014 18,533 miles

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Pass 15 Mar 2013 16,581 miles

see documents attached

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,359 miles

see documents attached

Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,894 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 10,772 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 8,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 8,119 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 HXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

LT55 HXX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is LT55 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 HXX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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