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LL05 ZRA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,323 mi
Last recorded79,323 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 ZRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 79,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 66,854 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bushes, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 58,932 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Camber arm bushes, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 54,683 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,948 miles

long park brake travel

wiper blades smear

Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,948 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

long park brake travel

wiper blades smear

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,340 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 36,747 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)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2014 27,208 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 26,260 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,213 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 25,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,293 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 22,801 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 21,406 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 16,384 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 ZRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LL05 ZRA, 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 LL05 ZRA registered?

LL05 ZRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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