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LT05 SUF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,125 mi
Last recorded172,125 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 172,125 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 172,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 162,398 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 162,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 155,429 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 155,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 146,406 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 145,563 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 145,544 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 145,357 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 139,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 139,088 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 130,987 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 130,987 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 115,209 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,707 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 99,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 83,826 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,090 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 70,090 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,548 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 SUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

LT05 SUF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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