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LG05 FMC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,120 mi
Last recorded122,120 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,120 miles

front springs deteriorating

underside covers fitted

vibration on engine poss top cover

Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,781 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 118,781 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 116,294 miles

osf tyre worn low on outside edge

Fail 5 Dec 2019 116,294 miles

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

osf tyre worn low on outside edge

Pass 23 Nov 2018 110,359 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 110,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,184 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,228 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,938 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 83,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

O/s mirror indicator lense damaged.

Front brake discs worn.

Front number plate damaged.

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,796 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty.

Front number plate cracked.

Rear brakes have increase decrease.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 69,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear coil springs rusty.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

Rear brakes have increase decrease.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,152 miles

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear.

Both rear coil springs rusty.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 57,152 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Baby seat fitted to nearside rear.

Both rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,758 miles

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

park BRAKE NOISEY IN OPERATION

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,992 miles

front number plate cracked but still secure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,201 miles

both number plate very slight delamination

runout rear brakes

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing low

slight runout both front tyres

Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,659 miles

advise small cut nearside fornt tyre but not to cords

Fail 14 Mar 2008 15,659 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

advise small cut nearside fornt tyre but not to cords

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 FMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FMC, 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 LG05 FMC registered?

LG05 FMC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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