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LR05 TCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,791 mi
Last recorded82,791 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 82,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,298 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 74,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre close to marker bars

damage to front bumper offside.

offside front fog light missing

offside front wheel arch liner damage and front part missing

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 74,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake has some brake judder

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre close to marker bars

damage to front bumper offside.

offside front fog light missing

offside front wheel arch liner damage and front part missing

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake judder o/s front

Fail 31 Mar 2015 64,453 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake judder o/s front

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,436 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,394 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 44,569 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 44,569 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,665 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,206 miles

Nearside door mirror indicator/side repeator lens cracked.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 27,896 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,896 miles

slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,268 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 TCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

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

Is LR05 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 TCZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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