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LR05 VTU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,653 mi
Last recorded136,653 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 136,653 miles

corrosion rear springs

slight play nearside track rod end

Pass 12 Jan 2018 128,050 miles

slight corrosion front discs

slight corrosion rear suspension components

Pass 5 Jan 2017 119,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 108,964 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 108,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt found on lock to lock check (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear ball joint BORDERLINE (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

rear exhaust support adrift but system still supported

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2015 98,341 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 98,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,376 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 89,376 miles

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

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,703 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 81,703 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 72,444 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,210 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Front disc's lipped

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2010 64,412 miles

Front discs worn/corroded

Slight brake judder to front

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Feb 2009 59,836 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,523 miles

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

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

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 VTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

LR05 VTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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