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LF05 LTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

44,183 mi
Last recorded44,183 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 LTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 44,183 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to rear suspension parts

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 43,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion rear suspension parts

Fail 3 Jul 2025 43,313 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion rear suspension parts

Pass 9 Jul 2024 42,530 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 41,794 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 41,178 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 41,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,499 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 39,838 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,251 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,115 miles

Nearside Front cracking and perishing

Fail 11 Jul 2018 36,115 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front cracking and perishing

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 36,032 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,916 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,677 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,095 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 27,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,872 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,045 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 23,044 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres side wall cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,313 miles

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

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

under cover fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 11,397 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 LTZ 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 78.3%.

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 LTZ, 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 LTZ registered?

LF05 LTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is LF05 LTZ safe to buy?

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