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LR05 VUP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,395 mi
Last recorded99,395 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 VUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 99,395 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside rear tail gate lens slightly cracked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 98,956 miles

brake pipes corroding - protective coatings fitted

engine under and sill covers fitted

exhaust brackets corroding

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

nsf tyre wearing on edges and cracking

rear indicators discolouring

slight play in ns steering rack

slight play in ns track rod end

Fail 30 Sep 2020 98,955 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine under and sill covers fitted

exhaust corroding

front and rear brake discs worn and pitted

nsf tyre wearing on edges and cracking

rear indicators discolouring

slight play in ns steering rack

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 3 May 2018 98,942 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

e m light on on dash

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

unable to check rear pads properly

Pass 30 Jun 2017 95,016 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 95,016 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/n/s (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 94,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 92,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 92,565 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges

outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 87,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 81,923 miles

1.exhaust system corroded 2.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2013 81,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1.exhaust system corroded 2.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 76,339 miles

boot area,outer sill & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

front & rear brake discs wearing,pads not checked

o/s/f & rear tyres wearing close to limit

o/s/r lens cracked

parking brake travel

rear coil springs not checked properly inside mounting cups

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play steering rack/collumn

Fail 25 Oct 2011 76,339 miles

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

boot area,outer sill & underside of car not checked properly due to covers

front & rear brake discs wearing,pads not checked

o/s/f & rear tyres wearing close to limit

o/s/r lens cracked

parking brake travel

rear coil springs not checked properly inside mounting cups

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play steering rack/collumn

Pass 31 Jul 2010 68,273 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped/scored

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front outer tyre wall damaged/cut

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

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 30 Jul 2010 68,273 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs worn/lipped/scored

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front outer tyre wall damaged/cut

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

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

airbag warning light staying on indicating a fault

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and has slight damage to outer side wall

offside front tyre has slight damage to tread and outer side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2008 57,704 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 VUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VUP, 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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LR05 VUP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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