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AG05 LXB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,976 mi
Last recorded98,976 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 LXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,976 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 98,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 96,430 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 94,310 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 92,241 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,483 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 90,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 89,428 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 89,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 86,929 miles

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 85,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,474 miles

Engine Management light

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Under tray Fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 70,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of wear

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2017 70,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner 245/40/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of wear

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 61,966 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,346 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 43,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,482 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 34,479 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 29,743 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,378 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,757 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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AG05 LXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AG05 LXB, 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 AG05 LXB registered?

AG05 LXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AG05 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG05 LXB shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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