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LR05 OAD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,517 mi
Last recorded108,517 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 OAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 108,517 miles

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

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

Offside front side mirror deteriorating

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inner side

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

offside and nearside front tyre worn on the outer sides

Fail 20 Feb 2020 108,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside front side mirror deteriorating

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inner side

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

offside and nearside front tyre worn on the outer sides

Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,792 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring noisey when vehicle is jacked up and then lowered no signs of fracture

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

wipers smearing

Fail 27 Feb 2019 99,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn balljoint on steell lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint on ally tie bar arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush on steel lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring noisey when vehicle is jacked up and then lowered no signs of fracture

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

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,265 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer sides

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,021 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 80,021 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 73,043 miles

Rear springs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 66,727 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,097 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 56,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,289 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 42,718 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,531 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 25,991 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 25,991 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,812 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 OAD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OAD, 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 OAD registered?

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

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The MOT history for LR05 OAD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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