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LB05 DWD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,417 mi
Last recorded67,417 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 DWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 67,417 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 65,308 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 63,111 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 61,337 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 59,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 59,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,636 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,942 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 51,921 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 49,360 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)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 49,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint back (2.4.G.2)

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 6 May 2016 47,422 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 47,422 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 44,670 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 44,658 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 42,537 miles

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2013 40,268 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,109 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 35,537 miles

both rear tyres inner side walls splitting

Pass 28 May 2010 32,736 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 29,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,917 miles

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

slight movement offside front hub area

Fail 22 May 2008 24,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight movement offside front hub area

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 DWD 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 LB05 DWD, 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 DWD registered?

LB05 DWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is LB05 DWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB05 DWD 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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