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LR05 TFE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,261 mi
Last recorded101,261 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 101,261 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 92,544 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 92,396 miles

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,750 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 74,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn from inner edge.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 58,923 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,568 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 44,743 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 40,274 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,252 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,743 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 TFE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

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

Is LR05 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 TFE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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