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LL05 LCK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,056 mi
Last recorded173,056 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 LCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 173,056 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front to rear, corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 166,940 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 163,995 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 163,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 159,869 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 159,860 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 151,543 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres low. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 136,282 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 136,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 128,565 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 128,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 116,066 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 106,889 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,889 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 97,757 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,351 miles

Both front discs scored

Fail 24 Oct 2011 84,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front discs scored

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,785 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 64,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,730 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,015 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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LL05 LCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LL05 LCK, 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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LL05 LCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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