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LK05 BNY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,720 mi
Last recorded119,720 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 BNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 119,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 116,418 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 113,128 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 113,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 111,603 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 111,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 109,229 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 104,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 100,138 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 71,985 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,227 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 59,380 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,139 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,748 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 45,748 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2009 45,746 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,074 miles

Engine management light on

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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LK05 BNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LK05 BNY, 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 LK05 BNY registered?

LK05 BNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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