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LR05 VTF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,587 mi
Last recorded72,587 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 72,587 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside door mirror glass faded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,405 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s door mirror glass faded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,087 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,123 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 65,123 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 62,345 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 59,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 6 Dec 2017 59,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 17 Dec 2016 56,613 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 52,350 miles

brake discs wearing

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2015 52,333 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint control arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake discs wearing

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,878 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 45,785 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,784 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 41,566 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 41,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 37,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 33,465 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 27,088 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 19,543 miles

tyre wear starting on o/s/f and n/s/r

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 VTF 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 VTF, 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 VTF registered?

LR05 VTF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is LR05 VTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 VTF 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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