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CA05 LVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,444 mi
Last recorded127,444 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 127,444 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear suspension mount bracket repaired and covered in underseal

Pass 10 May 2024 115,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear muffler and front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

e.m.l on

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2023 109,909 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

e.m.l on

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 106,207 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 99,618 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened highly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 99,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb loose inside lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened highly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,061 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 97,061 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2019 91,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 84,202 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 79,265 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 72,723 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 72,723 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 65,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 60,717 miles

225/50/16v

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front tyres wearing badly on inside edges

Pass 17 May 2013 56,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover removed to access dipstick tube

Pass 10 May 2012 53,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 49,108 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 44,079 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 44,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2009 38,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,058 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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CA05 LVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 CA05 LVJ, 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 CA05 LVJ registered?

CA05 LVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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