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LF05 LDV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

102,032 mi
Last recorded102,032 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 LDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 102,032 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damage (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 94,122 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 94,122 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 87,045 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 77,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 70,153 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 68,738 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 68,697 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (rear) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,207 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,630 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Dec 2018 62,930 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 62,917 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,378 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 56,423 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2016 56,423 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,949 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2015 52,949 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2014 49,536 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,084 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 26,342 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 26,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 13,294 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 11,391 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 7,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 4,212 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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LF05 LDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LF05 LDV, 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 LF05 LDV registered?

LF05 LDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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