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LB54 TRV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,958 mi
Last recorded76,958 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB54 TRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 76,958 miles

oil leak to off side front

Pass 13 Jul 2016 72,218 miles

offside rear road wheel damaged which has slightly distorted the tyre bead/sidwall

Fail 13 Jul 2016 72,218 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear road wheel damaged which has slightly distorted the tyre bead/sidwall

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear Road wheel damaged which has slightly distorted the tyre bead/sidewall

Pass 20 Aug 2014 60,517 miles

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

o/s/f rim damage has a cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach the cord

Fail 20 Aug 2014 60,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f rim damage has a cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach the cord

Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,020 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall has a cut

offside front tyre outer wall has a cut

Fail 28 Aug 2013 53,020 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall has a cut

offside front tyre outer wall has a cut

Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,045 miles

offside front tyre outer wall has cut

Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,489 miles

front pads slightly low

Pass 20 Sep 2010 37,545 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 32,153 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,684 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside headlight pattern

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,471 miles

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

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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LB54 TRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB54 TRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB54 TRV registered?

LB54 TRV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is LB54 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB54 TRV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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