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LT05 FKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,596 mi
Last recorded102,596 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 102,596 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 102,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2016 95,103 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 95,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 76,635 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 73,247 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,070 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 68,070 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,867 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,364 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,722 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,621 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 FKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FKZ, 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 FKZ registered?

LT05 FKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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