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LB05 UBX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,582 mi
Last recorded99,582 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 99,582 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 98,206 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 98,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 95,879 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,214 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,629 miles

exhaust flange nuts corroded to nothing advise replace nuts and bolts, secure at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2021 88,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre exhaust bracket broken, system secure at time of test

exhaust flange nuts corroded to nothing advise replace nuts and bolts, secure at time of test

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2020 83,270 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 83,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

battery/alternator warning light on

Pass 6 Aug 2019 78,126 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 78,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure REAR EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 72,662 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 66,690 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 62,174 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 62,174 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 56,211 miles

Exhaust bracket broken off on rear section

undertray

Pass 5 Aug 2014 49,542 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 49,542 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,776 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,011 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 34,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,259 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 27,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2010 22,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 17,290 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 11,868 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 UBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

LB05 UBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LB05 UBX shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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