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LM05 GZK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,072 mi
Last recorded123,072 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 GZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2018 123,072 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,189 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 108,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 99,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,410 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 93,410 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2013 89,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside check strap broken

rear indicators faded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 89,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside check strap broken

rear indicators faded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,558 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 13,073 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,294 miles

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

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

transmission has very bad oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 75,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

transmission has very bad oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2010 10,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,495 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GZK, 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 GZK registered?

LM05 GZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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