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LG05 ZZE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,575 mi
Last recorded105,575 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 105,575 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 105,575 miles

Nearside Outer Side repeater not working on mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 99,164 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 99,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear coil springs corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 95,899 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror cracked

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,261 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 91,757 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 90,582 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 88,425 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 83,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 83,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,015 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,843 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,942 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 61,940 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,523 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,978 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,364 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small oil leak at rear axle

Pass 10 Mar 2011 38,868 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,845 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,556 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 19,311 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 ZZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

LG05 ZZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is LG05 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG05 ZZE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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