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LM05 WRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,607 mi
Last recorded120,607 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 WRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 120,607 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 117,648 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 117,648 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2020 114,896 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 105,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 93,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 93,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 138,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 132,016 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under-trays fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2015 132,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Engine cover fitted

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 124,557 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 116,417 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 116,214 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 109,339 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 102,522 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres have sidewall damage and are weariong low on the outside edge

Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,815 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 89,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,793 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 75,531 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 WRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WRZ, 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 WRZ registered?

LM05 WRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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The MOT history for LM05 WRZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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