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LT05 LCM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,720 mi
Last recorded108,720 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 108,720 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2024 100,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 96,519 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 92,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,238 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 86,300 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,489 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 75,365 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 75,364 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 69,226 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,409 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,187 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 58,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,910 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 51,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,409 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 30,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,934 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,833 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 17,833 miles

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

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 LCM 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 81.8%.

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 LCM, 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 LCM registered?

LT05 LCM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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