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LT05 LBV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,128 mi
Last recorded51,128 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 51,128 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,558 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 50,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 49,172 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 48,582 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,048 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 47,705 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,930 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,988 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,574 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 44,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,194 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 43,170 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 43,169 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 41,896 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,025 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,607 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,259 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,882 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,881 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 27,015 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,673 miles

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

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

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 LBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LT05 LBV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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