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LG05 FPD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,169 mi
Last recorded79,169 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 79,169 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer face

Pass 17 May 2017 78,233 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 77,014 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 77,013 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting corroded (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 75,479 miles

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

car firred with undertrays

Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,963 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2013 72,226 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 70,946 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 69,608 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 67,842 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 67,842 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,601 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,472 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,706 miles

right front tyre scrubbing outer edge.

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 FPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LG05 FPD, 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 FPD registered?

LG05 FPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is LG05 FPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 FPD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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