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LR05 VTA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,128 mi
Last recorded66,128 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 66,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 66,126 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 65,225 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 65,225 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 64,732 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S + O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 63,404 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2020 63,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 62,588 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 59,699 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 May 2018 59,653 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2017 57,346 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 May 2017 57,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 55,125 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 52,176 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 48,279 miles

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

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 5 May 2012 46,231 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 45,027 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 42,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,669 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 37,760 miles

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

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 VTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VTA, 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 VTA registered?

LR05 VTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is LR05 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 VTA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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