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LT05 SKU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,558 mi
Last recorded199,558 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 199,558 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 198,108 miles

park brake rubber missing

Fail 16 Apr 2015 198,108 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

park brake rubber missing

Fail 16 Apr 2015 198,099 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 184,383 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 169,234 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 169,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 156,801 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 156,709 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 140,704 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 140,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 124,500 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 105,227 miles

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

offside front tyre has small cut on outer sidewall, offside front fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,620 miles

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

Offside Front 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 SKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SKU, 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 SKU registered?

LT05 SKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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