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LR05 ECF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,441 mi
Last recorded135,441 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ECF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 135,441 miles

Covers and shields

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion underside

Pass 12 Nov 2018 134,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 129,170 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 129,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 125,993 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 15 Nov 2016 125,993 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON THE OUTER SIDEWALL

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB INCORRECTLY FITTED (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 5 Nov 2015 124,349 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 124,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 117,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Both sides drive shaft silghtly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2014 117,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Both sides drive shaft silghtly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 106,599 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 106,599 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 96,202 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 80,246 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,628 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 53,819 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 53,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 22,596 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 ECF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR05 ECF, 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 ECF registered?

LR05 ECF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is LR05 ECF safe to buy?

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