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LA05 CVV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

47,706 mi
Last recorded47,706 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 CVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 47,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2008 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2009 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 47,683 miles

Front and rear suspension components rusty.

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Fail 14 Oct 2024 47,683 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front and rear suspension components rusty.

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 22 Sep 2023 47,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 47,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 47,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 47,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 47,466 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp reflector defective

Offside mirror slightly defective

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 47,466 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp reflector defective

Offside mirror slightly defective

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,427 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 47,367 miles

all discs rusty front /rear

Pass 7 Sep 2017 47,348 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,337 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 47,337 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,323 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,302 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,260 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,937 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 44,186 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,875 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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LA05 CVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LA05 CVV, 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 LA05 CVV registered?

LA05 CVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is LA05 CVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA05 CVV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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