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LR05 VPV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,325 mi
Last recorded69,325 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 69,325 miles

Front ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSHES SQUEAKING

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear SUB FRAME CORRODED

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED OFFSIDE NEARSIDE

Pass 14 May 2024 68,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 66,137 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 63,168 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 59,824 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 57,801 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 54,266 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,339 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 48,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2017 42,902 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 37,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 33,370 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 29,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 25,553 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,002 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 21,301 miles

NOTE; n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 19,082 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,143 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 11,263 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 VPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 VPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR05 VPV registered?

LR05 VPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is LR05 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 VPV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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