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LT55 HYU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,631 mi
Last recorded92,631 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 92,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 89,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 87,126 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 84,095 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 83,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front and offside front lower leading suspension arm ball joints have very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower leading suspension arm mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket at gearbox has broken away

Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and offside front lower leading suspension arm bushes are weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,133 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower leading suspension arm bushes are weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers preventing full inspection

Fail 2 Apr 2019 79,733 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. front and rear (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower leading suspension arm bushes are weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre getting low

under shields fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre getting low

under shields fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 76,401 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,392 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,119 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 58,250 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 58,250 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 56,811 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 56,811 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 52,764 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,650 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 42,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 30,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 23,038 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 HYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT55 HYU registered?

LT55 HYU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is LT55 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT55 HYU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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