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LG05 GZT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,094 mi
Last recorded138,094 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 138,094 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Moderate play in offside rear and nearside rear lower suspension wishbone outer rose joints.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Nearside number plate lamp not working.

Offside front bumper insert loose.

Offside front fog lamp lens broken.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Possible fault developing with nearside indicator repeater.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Fail 6 Aug 2019 138,094 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat belt not engaging with stalk. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Moderate play in offside rear and nearside rear lower suspension wishbone outer rose joints.

Nearside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Nearside number plate lamp not working.

Offside front bumper insert loose.

Offside front fog lamp lens broken.

Offside front tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Possible fault developing with nearside indicator repeater.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 120,206 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Rear brake hoses perishing.

Rear suspension springs corroding.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer joints/bushes.

Various rear suspension bushes perishing.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 120,206 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front gaiter insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Rear brake hoses perishing.

Rear suspension springs corroding.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer joints/bushes.

Various rear suspension bushes perishing.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 117,431 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front tyres getting low on inner edges.

Offside front fog lamp lens broken.

Offside front suspension lower front ball joint gaiter slightly displaced.

Offside rear exhaust mounting rubber broken.

Possible fault developing with nearside indicator repeater lamp wiring.

Slight play in nearside of steering rack.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bushes/joints.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 105,694 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/R tyre wearing on both edges

O/S/F bumper trim slight loose

O/S/R tyre slightly wear on both edges

Parking brake anit-slip missing

Rear exhaust rubber mounting is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Slight play on N/S/F inner track rod ball joint

Slight play on O/S/R anti roll bar link arm rubber bush

Very slight play on O/S/F wheel bearing

Fail 3 Aug 2016 105,694 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Covers impede parts of the inspection

N/S/R tyre wearing on both edges

O/S/F bumper trim slight loose

O/S/R tyre slightly wear on both edges

Parking brake anit-slip missing

Rear exhaust rubber mounting is broken but the exhaust is still supported

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Slight play on N/S/F inner track rod ball joint

Slight play on O/S/R anti roll bar link arm rubber bush

Very slight play on O/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,008 miles

Child seat fitted at time of test

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2015 97,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted at time of test

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,435 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges.

Offside front fog lamp lens broken.

Offside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread depths getting low.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 80,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside front fog lamp lens broken.

Slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack.

Slight play in offside rear suspension lower rear joint/bush.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Aug 2013 80,507 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs worn.

Offside front fog lamp lens broken.

Slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack.

Slight play in offside rear suspension lower rear joint/bush.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2012 74,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,595 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 57,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,599 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 49,598 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,779 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 22,107 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 22,104 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 14,851 miles

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

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 GZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GZT, 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 GZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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