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LT05 SUA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,878 mi
Last recorded154,878 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 154,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 152,241 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

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

Offside Front TYRE INNER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 152,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER WALL. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

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

Offside Front TYRE INNER WALL DAMAGED NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 149,644 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 149,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 145,884 miles

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Fail 20 Apr 2016 145,884 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)

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 139,778 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged not to cords or ply.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 134,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2013 128,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to see front brake pads.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 120,280 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 113,539 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 113,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 108,102 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 108,102 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 104,310 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 96,800 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 96,800 miles

Front brake pads are getting low.

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 SUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

LT05 SUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LT05 SUA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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