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LT05 KZP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,788 mi
Last recorded123,788 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,788 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 123,786 miles

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

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,077 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 106,948 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 87,603 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 81,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,026 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 75,088 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 70,469 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 60,134 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,977 miles

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,200 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,045 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 KZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KZP, 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 KZP registered?

LT05 KZP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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