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LM05 NBG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,253 mi
Last recorded91,253 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,253 miles

Engine management light on

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged no cords showing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside ....... Undertrays fitted unable to inspect rest of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 91,252 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged no cords showing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside ....... Undertrays fitted unable to inspect rest of pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 73,473 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt visual check only child seat fitted

Offside Rear seat belt visual check only child seat fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 68,783 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear low tread on outer edge plus cut on outer shoulder/Marangoni/205/55R16/91V/

Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front tyre uneven wear low tread on outer edge plus cut on outer shoulder/Marangoni/205/55R16/91V/

Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 46,282 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,977 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,977 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,145 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,151 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)

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 NBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM05 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

LM05 NBG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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