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LM05 PZG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,262 mi
Last recorded29,262 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 PZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 29,262 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 28,229 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 27,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 26,006 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 24,787 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 23,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,147 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 20,684 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 20,674 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 20,164 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 20,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 18,544 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre minor cracking outter wall not reaching cord

Pass 16 Jun 2014 15,074 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak/s

Pass 14 Jun 2013 13,377 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 12,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 11,178 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 8,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 6,967 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 PZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

LM05 PZG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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