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LR05 VSF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,691 mi
Last recorded99,691 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,691 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 99,691 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 88,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 80,227 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 80,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 75,610 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Heavy surface corrosion on both rear coil springs.

Just acceptable wear to both rear anti roll bar link bars.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Stone chips across windscreen.

Surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,686 miles

All four tyre valves covered.

Both N/S and O/S lower suspension bushes starting to wear and split.

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Handbrake just giving the required efficiency.

Just acceptable fading to both rear indicators.

Just acceptable wear to both rear anti roll bar link bar bushes.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 14 May 2015 68,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 68,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,880 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 42,880 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,305 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 May 2011 29,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 29,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 24,577 miles

Engine mangement light on

Pass 11 May 2009 19,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 10,409 miles

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

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 VSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

LR05 VSF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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