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LG05 FHC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,521 mi
Last recorded40,521 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 40,521 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 39,140 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 39,140 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 38,507 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 38,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 37,554 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 37,554 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 36,464 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 35,875 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 35,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 May 2019 34,020 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 34,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 May 2018 32,386 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 30,605 miles

Engine management light warning illuminated on dash.

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Nail in tread of tyre. ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Colour faded however still has hint of yellow. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2016 28,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 27,087 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 27,064 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 25,679 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 23,855 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2013 23,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 21,729 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 21,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 19,306 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 15,680 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,318 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 11,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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LG05 FHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG05 FHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG05 FHC registered?

LG05 FHC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is LG05 FHC safe to buy?

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