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LT05 SNZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,123 mi
Last recorded159,123 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 159,123 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 157,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 151,858 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 151,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 145,543 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 139,706 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 136,594 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 132,049 miles

advice on slight lift at o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 2 Dec 2015 128,865 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 23 Jun 2014 123,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,123 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 119,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Nov 2012 119,268 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

tested wet

Pass 17 Nov 2011 113,033 miles

o/s/f foglamp glass broken

parking brake cable adjuster starting to seize up

Pass 17 Nov 2010 104,299 miles

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

park brake sticking when released

Fail 16 Nov 2010 104,298 miles

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

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

park brake sticking when released

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 84,481 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 SNZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

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

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