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LM05 GYT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,442 mi
Last recorded143,442 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 GYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 143,442 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 133,513 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 120,287 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 114,990 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 109,974 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 107,648 miles

note: engine light on dash.

Pass 10 Dec 2016 104,671 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 99,076 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 91,219 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 91,218 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 64,780 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 14 Dec 2013 64,777 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 17 Nov 2012 43,467 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner surface

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,248 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 7 Dec 2009 27,192 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,464 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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LM05 GYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LM05 GYT, 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 LM05 GYT registered?

LM05 GYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LM05 GYT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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