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LH54 AJV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,307 mi
Last recorded108,307 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH54 AJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 108,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 108,304 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,395 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 93,749 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 93,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 89,528 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 89,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 85,287 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 85,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 82,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,225 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,423 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,535 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,923 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,414 miles

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

srs light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 39,670 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,338 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,708 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 16,570 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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LH54 AJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LH54 AJV, 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 LH54 AJV registered?

LH54 AJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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