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LR05 NWH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,899 mi
Last recorded118,899 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 NWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 118,899 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 118,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 111,535 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 99,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 92,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 79,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 57,488 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 54,626 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake disc corroded & slight fluctuation

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,626 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear brake disc corroded & slight fluctuation

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,612 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,115 miles

o/s/f tyre has nail in tread

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Apr 2012 46,632 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2011 44,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,575 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 37,575 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,875 miles

n/s/f tyre is close to legal limit both rear tyres have a tread depth of 2-3mm

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 NWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LR05 NWH, 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 NWH registered?

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

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