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LE05 BXW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,345 mi
Last recorded50,345 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 BXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 50,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear pipe corroded near rear hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front bumper damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (zone B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 50,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working lamp in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear pipe corroded near rear hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (zone B) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 45,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded near rear hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 45,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front bumper damaged

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded near rear hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,765 miles

Nearside Front corner damage

Nearside door mirror not attached

Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,296 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 36,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 32,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 27,714 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 19,673 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 16,956 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 16,956 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 15,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 14,244 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 12,747 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 12,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/rtyre cracks

Fail 3 Jun 2011 11,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/rtyre cracks

Pass 12 Jun 2010 9,485 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side front tyre damaged on outer wall

Pass 8 Jun 2009 7,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 6,133 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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LE05 BXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LE05 BXW, 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 LE05 BXW registered?

LE05 BXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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