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LR05 TJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,397 mi
Last recorded141,397 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 141,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 137,588 miles

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

nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage bush deteriorated

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 13 Feb 2020 137,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deteriorated, worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deteriorated, worn close to legal tread depth limit and inner side wall badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre deteriorated, worn close to legal tread depth limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage bush deteriorated

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 9 Feb 2019 133,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Feb 2019 133,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

both nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

offside front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Feb 2018 130,021 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,351 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 121,351 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective both (1.7.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 115,028 miles

both wishbone arm brush wearing front

Fail 3 Oct 2014 105,920 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre wearing outside.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 105,920 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outside.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,962 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 82,217 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,215 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 55,452 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,015 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 41,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2008 25,289 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 TJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

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

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