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LR05 ZXN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,640 mi
Last recorded159,640 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 159,640 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wires out 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses slight tarnish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated bald both edges,cords will soon be visible (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated balljoint,1st of 2,slightly displaced (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake noisy,advise further investgation

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted ()

Rear both tyres v low,down to aprox 2,5mm 245 40 17

Pass 25 Oct 2019 154,621 miles

emissions to clean to register on DSM

slight corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Oct 2019 154,620 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

emissions to clean to register on DSM

slight corrosion to offside front to rear brake pipe

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Oct 2018 146,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slight corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 146,445 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear slight corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 119,496 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front brake discs have slight judder

light output slightly reduced due to headlamp lens's tarnished

slight leak of exhaust gasses from flexy joint

Fail 2 Nov 2017 119,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

front brake discs have slight judder

light output slightly reduced due to headlamp lens's tarnished

slight leak of exhaust gasses from flexy joint

Pass 9 Nov 2016 101,529 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 101,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014
Fail 5 Jun 2014 85,809 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,609 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 79,331 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,809 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated but not blowing

Exhaust system secure but hanger broken

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,531 miles

Exhaust front flexi has slight corrosion

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,774 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 40,256 miles

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

front tyres worn on outer edges advise tracking

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,609 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 ZXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZXN, 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 ZXN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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