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LD05 DVF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,125 mi
Last recorded91,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 DVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 91,125 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 87,700 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 81,659 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2015 80,420 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2014 71,883 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 65,007 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 58,709 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 47,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

under body trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2011 47,109 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 37,483 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 37,335 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 30,017 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,174 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 DVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LD05 DVF, 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 DVF registered?

LD05 DVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is LD05 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD05 DVF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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