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LG05 FOM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,305 mi
Last recorded99,305 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 FOM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 99,305 miles

Exhaust system and fixings corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe mounts splitting

Wear noted on both front brake discs

front number plate damaged

n/s headlight lens tarnished

Fail 20 May 2024 99,302 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))

Exhaust system and fixings corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe mounts splitting

Wear noted on both front brake discs

front number plate damaged

n/s headlight lens tarnished

Pass 15 May 2023 95,053 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs are worn

n/s headlamp has deteorated

n/s wiper is poor in operation

rear discs are rusty,worn and pads appear 75% worn

wipers are noise in operation

Pass 13 May 2022 91,340 miles

Bonnet gas struts weak

Headlight cleaning device inop.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Small stone chip noted in zone A

Surface rust noted on rear brake disc

Wear noted on both front brake disc

o/s/r flexi brake hose starting to perish

Pass 11 May 2021 87,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge curbed and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is rusty and rear bracket is broken (rattling ?)

f/n/s tyre is badly curbed and worn on edges

front discs are badly worn

n/s headlamp has deteorated

Fail 11 May 2021 87,762 miles

n/s headlamp has deteorated

front discs are badly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge curbed and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust is rusty and rear bracket is broken (rattling ?)

f/n/s tyre is badly curbed and worn on edges

Pass 29 May 2020 83,643 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2020 83,640 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in centres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 79,342 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 75,445 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 72,374 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 66,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,423 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 64,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,006 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,400 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 54,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,898 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 43,892 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 43,892 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 36,271 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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LG05 FOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FOM, 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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LG05 FOM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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