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LB05 DWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 DWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 119,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 115,313 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2024 115,313 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 113,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,824 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 105,576 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 101,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 98,560 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,526 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 94,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 80,496 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2014 73,505 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,890 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 55,273 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 47,409 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 40,632 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,969 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 30,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,681 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 DWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LB05 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

LB05 DWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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