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AG05 LBJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,025 mi
Last recorded197,025 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 197,025 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2017 197,025 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 179,721 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 179,451 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both tyres outer wall perishing

Rear both tyres inner wall perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2015 266,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 266,220 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 251,005 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 251,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 223,404 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 142,665 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight play on both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 May 2013 142,608 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2012 123,598 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2012 123,598 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 107,298 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,269 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 78,046 miles

Air bag light stay on

Both front brake discs worn low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2009 78,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Air bag light stay on

Both front brake discs worn low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2008 57,717 miles

Smoke test emission are nearly top of limit

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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AG05 LBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AG05 LBJ, 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 AG05 LBJ registered?

AG05 LBJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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