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LF05 XGN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

81,182 mi
Last recorded81,182 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 XGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 81,182 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 80,864 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,520 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,713 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 78,713 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 77,673 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 77,673 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 75,502 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 74,252 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 68,631 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer deep cut in tyre wall

Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,481 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 61,617 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

front disc worn

Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,617 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

front disc worn

Pass 15 Oct 2013 57,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2012 53,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 49,866 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 41,957 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 34,460 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 XGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

LF05 XGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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