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LR05 VVC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,080 mi
Last recorded113,080 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 113,080 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 108,701 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 99,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber corroded both side

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear

Fail 4 Nov 2022 99,419 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,438 miles

Offside Front mirror slightly affecting

Fail 5 May 2021 94,430 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,118 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 85,596 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 85,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,785 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 79,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose slightly perished

Pass 23 Jun 2018 78,996 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 74,574 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,006 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,460 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 60,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 55,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 51,432 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 48,608 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,875 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,747 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,185 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 VVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VVC, 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 VVC registered?

LR05 VVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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