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FD05 LWU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,130 mi
Last recorded147,130 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 147,130 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 147,128 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 140,141 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 137,468 miles

both headlight tarnished

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2017 129,499 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 129,499 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 117,886 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2014 93,544 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 93,544 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,796 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,250 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 74,013 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

smoke emitted to clean to be detected

under bonnet items obscured by plastic trim

Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,040 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 66,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,325 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,611 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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FD05 LWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FD05 LWU, 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 FD05 LWU registered?

FD05 LWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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