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LK05 PVN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,167 mi
Last recorded149,167 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 PVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 149,167 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 146,123 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 140,227 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 133,997 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 129,106 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 129,106 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 129,073 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 199,243 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 119,078 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 107,856 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Dec 2017 107,856 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Dec 2016 96,109 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 96,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,546 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 69,904 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 54,320 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Dec 2012 42,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 42,962 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 36,090 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 26,557 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 22,393 miles

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

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 30 Dec 2009 22,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 30 Dec 2008 17,100 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 13,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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 PVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK05 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

LK05 PVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LK05 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK05 PVN shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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