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LG05 ZHW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,512 mi
Last recorded147,512 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG05 ZHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 147,512 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 147,511 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Mounting, second from rear, broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire AT FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 135,184 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 121,229 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 121,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 111,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,548 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 102,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,813 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 74,808 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 59,082 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,136 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,110 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,256 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,099 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,640 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 31,511 miles

nearside rear tyre tread has minor cuts

rear registration plate detiriorating

Fail 12 Feb 2010 31,511 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread has minor cuts

rear registration plate detiriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2009 27,665 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

hand brake travel long

large under trays

nearside and offside headlight aims on upper limit on zero/

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,875 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 22,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 ZHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW registered?

LG05 ZHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is LG05 ZHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 ZHW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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