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LF05 XGW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,184 mi
Last recorded169,184 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 XGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 169,184 miles

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

Rear Subframe bushes split

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2021 169,144 miles

Exhaust system insecure center exhuast clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint arm closest to rear of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush suspension arm closest to front of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel injecter slight leak

rear sub frame corroded in areas and rear of vehicle

rear subframe bushes splitting

Pass 13 Oct 2020 163,376 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center exhaust clamps corroded slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear of vehicle corroded in areas

Pass 30 Sep 2019 153,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing outer edge slightly

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

Fail 25 Sep 2019 153,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join and clamp (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing outer edge slightly

both rear coil springs corroded still complete

Pass 25 Oct 2018 150,915 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 133,459 miles

Front exhaust has slight leak

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 10 Oct 2017 133,068 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Rear exhaust mount missing

Fail 12 Sep 2017 131,534 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front shocks weak

both front tyres worn to 2nd skin on edges

rear exhaust box deteriorated and baffles noisey

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2016 117,560 miles

exhaust outer skin corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2016 117,224 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

back box deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2015 109,069 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 101,617 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 94,475 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2012 130,912 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2012 130,912 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 69,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 62,756 miles

rear tyres wearing

Fail 21 May 2010 62,756 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing

Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,455 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 XGW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF05 XGW, 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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LF05 XGW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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