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LEZ 9459

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

121,918 mi
Last recorded121,918 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 9459
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 121,918 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

indicator/ wiper switch is loose

Fail 11 Aug 2026 121,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

indicator/ wiper switch is loose

Pass 8 Aug 2025 121,643 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

indicator/ wiper switch slightly loose

tpml illuminated

Pass 14 Aug 2024 121,214 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 120,737 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 118,990 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2021 117,440 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 117,437 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,457 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 116,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 114,942 miles

play in rack inner joint osf

Fail 14 May 2019 114,941 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 113,135 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 111,730 miles

undersheilds fitted only giving partial inspection of com ponents

Pass 6 May 2016 106,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 106,525 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 100,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2015 100,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 94,072 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 94,071 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 85,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,514 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 82,456 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,073 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,274 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,000 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,543 miles

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

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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LEZ 9459 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LEZ 9459, 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 LEZ 9459 registered?

LEZ 9459 is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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