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LT05 FJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,543 mi
Last recorded125,543 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 125,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 120,807 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 120,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,084 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,440 miles

Oil leak (gear box)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 99,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 93,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,584 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 80,569 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 80,564 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,372 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,483 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 64,385 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 64,385 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 57,636 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 57,633 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 51,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre curbed and worn at outer edge

front discs badly worn

r/o/s tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2010 43,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,678 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,770 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 FJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LT05 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

LT05 FJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LT05 FJX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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