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LB05 DWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,411 mi
Last recorded65,411 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 65,411 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 65,411 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 63,397 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear lamp cracked

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,573 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 61,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 59,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,997 miles

offside front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front bumper damaged

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear lens slightly cracked

nearside wing mirrir lens slightly cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2015 55,722 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre has cuts but not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front wing damaged

nearside rear lens slightly cracked

nearside wing mirrir lens slightly cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disks slightly worn

N.S.F. Tyre cut (outer)

N.S.F. Wing damaged

N.S.R. Lens cracked

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O.S.F. Tyre cut (outer)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 41,332 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 41,332 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 34,161 miles

near side front tyre auter sligly cut

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,272 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 DWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DWZ, 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 DWZ registered?

LB05 DWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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