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LR05 ZYV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,944 mi
Last recorded101,944 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 101,944 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 96,670 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,883 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2018 89,881 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 2 red (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

coolant level over full

gearbox oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,089 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,447 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on the outer wall

Offside Front tyre cracking on the outer wall

Pass 29 Aug 2015 80,087 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 74,126 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 74,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,757 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 68,507 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,044 miles

ESP malfunction warning light status: ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cooling system water-pump noisy during operation

Pass 27 Aug 2011 54,438 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 49,156 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 49,156 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 40,669 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 32,204 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 ZYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZYV, 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 ZYV registered?

LR05 ZYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is LR05 ZYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 ZYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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