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LR05 NZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,280 mi
Last recorded184,280 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 184,280 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 184,273 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 178,188 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 173,844 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 173,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 163,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2019 163,259 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear low effort on parking brake

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Not fitted correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 154,812 miles

Nearside Front movement in wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front movement in wheel bearing

Offside Front play in bottom ball joint rear arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 149,415 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 149,415 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 May 2016 146,175 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 140,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 May 2015 140,830 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 134,270 miles

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

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

cut at n/s front tyre outer side wall

n/s front tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

park brake light sticks on

Fail 9 May 2014 134,270 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

cut at n/s front tyre outer side wall

n/s front tyre starting to scrub on inner edges

park brake light sticks on

Pass 8 May 2013 126,134 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

damage at n/s front tyre outer side wall

surface rust at rear sub-frame

surface rust on rear suspension parts

Fail 7 May 2013 126,134 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

damage at n/s front tyre outer side wall

font brake discs worn slightly

front pads need checking soon

surface rust at rear sub-frame

surface rust on rear suspension parts

Pass 3 May 2012 116,073 miles

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

front number plate starting to fade on letter

slightly low park brake performance n/s

surface rust on rear suspension parts

Pass 5 May 2011 104,021 miles

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

all brake pads to be checked soon

front number plate required very soon

rear brake discs worn

rear suspension parts rusty

surface rust on rear sub frame

Fail 4 May 2011 104,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

all brake pads to be checked soon

front number plate required very soon

rear brake discs worn

rear suspension parts rusty

surface rust on rear sub frame

Pass 27 Apr 2010 89,141 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 89,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front number plate starting to fade

o/s front tyre starting to get low on inner edges

Fail 31 Mar 2009 69,819 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Front brake pads getting low

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge and sidewall cut

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,819 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Front brake pads getting low

NSF tyre wearing on outer edge and sidewall cut

Pass 30 Apr 2008 54,126 miles

nail in O/S/R tyre

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 NZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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