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LM05 WSF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,373 mi
Last recorded143,373 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 WSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 143,373 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 143,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 133,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,635 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 113,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 109,271 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 98,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 90,953 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 90,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 83,476 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads 70% worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 76,012 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,489 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 64,697 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 WSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WSF, 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 WSF registered?

LM05 WSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is LM05 WSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM05 WSF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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