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FL05 LWH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,119 mi
Last recorded134,119 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2011 134,119 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 126,901 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 119,726 miles

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

all pads showing signs of wear

Pass 5 Mar 2008 93,596 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 93,596 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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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FL05 LWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL05 LWH, 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 FL05 LWH registered?

FL05 LWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FL05 LWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 LWH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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