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LA05 EPJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,122 mi
Last recorded206,122 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 EPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 206,122 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 199,626 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 191,421 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 181,880 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 181,780 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 171,743 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 164,120 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 164,093 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 155,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 146,651 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 137,941 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 128,241 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 128,241 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 121,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 100,715 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 100,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 EPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

LA05 EPJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is LA05 EPJ safe to buy?

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