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LB05 UCN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,875 mi
Last recorded140,875 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 140,875 miles

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

corrosion forming on underside components

exhaust corroding

Fail 19 May 2021 140,875 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

corrosion forming on underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Mar 2020 134,315 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Apr 2019 124,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 106,771 miles

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Mar 2017 106,472 miles

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

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

under tray/under floor covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Mar 2016 100,752 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,726 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 92,723 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,228 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,886 miles

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 31 Mar 2011 70,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,817 miles

Oil leak

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

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,142 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 42,231 miles

Front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Windscreen has 2 small chips

Pass 7 Jul 2008 42,231 miles

Front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Front brake discs worn

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Windscreen has 2 small chips

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 UCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UCN, 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 UCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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