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FL05 LWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,819 mi
Last recorded99,819 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 LWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 99,819 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 96,102 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 96,100 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 92,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 92,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 85,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,266 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 84,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 78,450 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 78,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 74,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018 74,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2017 70,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 67,930 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,761 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has a cut on its outer side wall & is worn badly on outer edge

Fail 14 Apr 2014 57,680 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has a cut on its outer side wall & is worn badly on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2013 50,935 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,150 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,713 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,114 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,336 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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FL05 LWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LWJ, 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 FL05 LWJ registered?

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

Is FL05 LWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL05 LWJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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