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LM05 WSL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

198,518 mi
Last recorded198,518 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM05 WSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 198,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2023 198,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 198,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 198,420 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 192,727 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 192,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt of aluminium alloy (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 188,879 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 185,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 185,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 174,021 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 174,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 162,504 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 162,491 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint forward joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 149,524 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 140,658 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 136,770 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 127,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2013 117,977 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 108,997 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 99,522 miles

Both front tyres perishing.

Play in o/s/f hub assembly, poss play in steering rack.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 89,389 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 87,707 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 87,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,242 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 78,242 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 68,194 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 WSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 WSL, 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 WSL registered?

LM05 WSL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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