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LS05 VJO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,452 mi
Last recorded128,452 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 VJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 128,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 118,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 112,407 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 107,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 105,893 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 102,588 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 100,495 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake only just met the requirements

Fail 11 Aug 2017 100,495 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake only just met the requirements

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,893 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,546 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,645 miles

advise o/s/f anti roll bar link cover split but still stopping the ingress of dirt

advise o/s/f forward control arm ball joint dust cover loose but still stopping the ingress of dirt

advise parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Jul 2013 82,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise o/s/f tyre cracked in outer wall

Pass 13 Jul 2013 82,578 miles

advise o/s/f tyre cracked in outer wall

Pass 6 Jul 2012 79,329 miles

advise baby seats fitted middle & n/s/r belts not checked

advise rear box front b racket broken exhaust still fully supported

advise slight white light at o/s/r indicator

Fail 6 Jul 2012 79,321 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake imbalance 15%

Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,851 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 72,926 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,936 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,366 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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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LS05 VJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS05 VJO, 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 LS05 VJO registered?

LS05 VJO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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