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LT05 CTK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,188 mi
Last recorded118,188 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 CTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 118,188 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

headlamps discoloured

offside headlamp has a deteriorating beam pattern

Pass 26 Jun 2019 111,638 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 62,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,720 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 60,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 58,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 56,533 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 55,467 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 51,732 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 51,732 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,185 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,723 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 39,943 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 35,299 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 35,299 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,588 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,817 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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LT05 CTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LT05 CTK, 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 LT05 CTK registered?

LT05 CTK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is LT05 CTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 CTK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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