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LB05 AZA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,721 mi
Last recorded97,721 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 AZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 97,721 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1X exhaust hanger broken exhaust system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working lens broken

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 82,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 82,367 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,427 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 67,983 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread has a serious cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working + damaged +glass broken

Nearside repeater lam lens condensede

Offside repeater lam lens deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 63,598 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,525 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working front

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Fail 4 Feb 2019 60,525 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working front

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 56,099 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,813 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp bulb not working & lamp damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2016 52,813 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front fog lamp bulb not working & lamp damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,605 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged and not working

offside front tyre cracked / deteriorated

Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front tyre feathered and cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2014 47,820 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre feathered and cracked

Pass 23 May 2013 40,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,168 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,867 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2010 32,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,305 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,469 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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LB05 AZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LB05 AZA, 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 LB05 AZA registered?

LB05 AZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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