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LR05 ZWH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,701 mi
Last recorded137,701 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ZWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 137,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 126,273 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 126,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 114,550 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 114,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,354 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 93,651 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on and esp fault displayed on dash board but no lamp on

Fail 26 Aug 2016 93,651 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on and esp fault displayed on dash board but no lamp on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,819 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Fail 4 Sep 2015 87,819 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Sep 2014 83,971 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Sep 2014 83,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,251 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,120 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 76,425 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 67,329 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,229 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 52,654 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 43,449 miles

Foreign body embedded in n/s/r tyre suspect puncture

Low reserve travel from park brake ratchet mechanism RBT results ok

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 43,449 miles

Foreign body embedded in n/s/r tyre suspect puncture

Low reserve travel from park brake ratchet mechanism RBT results ok

Nearside Rear 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 ZWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

LR05 ZWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LR05 ZWH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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