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LR05 DZH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,721 mi
Last recorded87,721 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 DZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2014 87,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,803 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 57,550 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 57,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,800 miles

cuts on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2010 52,646 miles

damage to nearside rear door

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer wall

Fail 3 Apr 2010 52,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

damage to nearside rear door

nearside rear tyre has cut on outer wall

offside rear tyre has cuts on outer wall

Pass 28 Mar 2009 48,040 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 28 Mar 2009 48,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 8 Mar 2008 39,100 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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LR05 DZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR05 DZH, 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 LR05 DZH registered?

LR05 DZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LR05 DZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 DZH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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