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LR05 NYV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,247 mi
Last recorded128,247 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 128,247 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 128,247 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 123,776 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 123,776 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,578 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on

Fail 1 Mar 2013 110,578 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 104,720 miles

srs light on engine manament light on rear pads low

Fail 23 Feb 2012 104,720 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

srs light on engine manament light on rear pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2011 99,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

srs warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,198 miles

srs warning lamp indicating a fault

Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,145 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,688 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 NYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 NYV registered?

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

Is LR05 NYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 NYV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR05 NYV have outstanding finance?

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