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LD05 AWX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,096 mi
Last recorded90,096 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 AWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 90,096 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,568 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2024 86,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 82,961 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine & underbody covers fitted

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 14 Oct 2022 79,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the wear bars & cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2022 79,416 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to the wear bars & cut (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 76,200 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 73,346 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,489 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,489 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 66,791 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 63,295 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 59,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,965 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,671 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,794 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,034 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 34,859 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 30,301 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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LD05 AWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LD05 AWX, 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 LD05 AWX registered?

LD05 AWX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LD05 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 AWX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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