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LC05 HPP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,925 mi
Last recorded144,925 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 HPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 144,925 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 142,763 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 140,777 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 140,776 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 133,179 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,320 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 90,315 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner rack arm joint

both front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,677 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 76,908 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 76,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 64,338 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 56,772 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 42,905 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 42,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LC05 HPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 LC05 HPP, 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 LC05 HPP registered?

LC05 HPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is LC05 HPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC05 HPP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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