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LB05 DYP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

243,962 mi
Last recorded243,962 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 DYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 243,962 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 233,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2021 226,400 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage leak and liltle noise (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 220,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 213,504 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 213,410 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre touching wheel arch

Pass 30 Jul 2018 205,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush perishing

Rear Springs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2018 205,249 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm bush perishing

Rear Springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 195,668 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement vertical links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 195,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement vertical links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 183,749 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r anti-roll bar bushes worn (just acceptable)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 183,746 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r anti-roll bar bushes worn (just acceptable)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 172,732 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 163,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from rear axle differential.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 163,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak from rear axle differential.

Pass 22 Jul 2013 155,392 miles

Oil leak from rear axle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 155,392 miles

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

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

Oil leak from rear axle

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 146,008 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 146,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 135,708 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 135,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 124,757 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 112,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 112,284 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 86,467 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 DYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYP, 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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LB05 DYP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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