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GD05 LCN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,482 mi
Last recorded178,482 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 LCN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 178,482 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2024 171,347 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 168,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 166,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 164,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 160,489 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 157,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 157,955 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 154,477 miles

Drivers door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 154,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Drivers door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 150,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 147,418 miles

Advise rear exhaust box is slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 143,248 miles

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

Under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 137,426 miles

nearside front tyre low on outside edge

Fail 28 Mar 2014 137,426 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)

nearside front tyre low on outside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 128,377 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 115,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 103,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,457 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 78,395 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 66,258 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GD05 LCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GD05 LCN, 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 GD05 LCN registered?

GD05 LCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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