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LT05 HJF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,150 mi
Last recorded68,150 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 HJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,150 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,590 miles

E/M/L on

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 64,588 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

E/M/L on

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 61,229 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 61,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 55,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,191 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,029 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 35,477 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 29,672 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,859 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,944 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 HJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze 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 HJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT05 HJF registered?

LT05 HJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is LT05 HJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 HJF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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