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LT05 SJY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,182 mi
Last recorded149,182 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 149,182 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 149,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 138,883 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r parking brake efficiency down on effort but met requirement

Fail 5 Jan 2021 138,877 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r parking brake efficiency down on effort but met requirement

Pass 26 Jul 2019 120,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 109,642 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 109,639 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S Rear D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 107,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 102,317 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 99,505 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust mounting corrodid

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,990 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 97,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,568 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 81,214 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2011 70,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 58,560 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,403 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 49,401 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,673 miles

both front tyres worn on edges slightly.

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 SJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

LT05 SJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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