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LR05 TKV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,488 mi
Last recorded131,488 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 TKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 124,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 124,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern due to lens deterioration (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake excessively fluctuating abs kicking in when brake depressed? (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 117,318 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 117,243 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 111,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 104,114 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Internal handbrake noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 104,013 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Internal handbrake noisy

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 97,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 95,662 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 95,658 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 90,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 87,182 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 84,094 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 84,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,256 miles

tread wearing low on inner edges of both front tyres

Fail 30 Sep 2013 82,240 miles

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

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

tread wearing low on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,231 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,874 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 40,915 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 40,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,706 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2009 24,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2008 18,421 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 TKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

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

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