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LR05 ZZH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,383 mi
Last recorded66,383 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 ZZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 66,383 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake warning light on

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 18 May 2018 66,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake warning light on

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2017 61,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 May 2017 61,066 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,905 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 59,905 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 58,314 miles

Both front discs worn

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall worn

Fail 23 Oct 2015 58,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front discs worn

Both rear coil springs corroded

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall worn

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,892 miles

Both front discs worn

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 56,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front discs worn

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 54,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 54,799 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,295 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,007 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,106 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 42,276 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,425 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 ZZH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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