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LG05 XVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,858 mi
Last recorded116,858 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 XVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 116,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,004 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2019 113,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 109,525 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to osr (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 103,925 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre braket broken (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight tears on both sides rear tyres

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 97,363 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported braket broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight tears on both sides rear tyres

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,292 miles

Nail in center of n/s/r tyre tread

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes across axle

Slight imbalance on parking brake across axle

Underbody at rear starting to corrode

Fail 22 Sep 2014 91,291 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in center of n/s/r tyre tread

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

Slight imbalance on front brakes across axle

Slight imbalance on parking brake across axle

Underbody at rear starting to corrode

Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,982 miles

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

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

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2013 75,982 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2012 61,040 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 61,040 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,701 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 41,098 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 41,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,735 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 11,029 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 XVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XVZ, 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 XVZ registered?

LG05 XVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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