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LT05 SVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,777 mi
Last recorded126,777 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 126,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to 0.50 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside mirror damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

engine cover and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wiper blade split.

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

Fail 24 Sep 2018 102,692 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both front headlamps so cloudy, unable to see a image. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wiper blade split.

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 93,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 22 Sep 2017 93,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2016 83,393 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 75,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,780 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,426 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 58,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 49,884 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,131 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 24,839 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 34,839 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,659 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 21,452 miles

all four tyres degrading with cracking between tread change asap

both rear tyres worn close to limit

n/s/front has o/wall damage and worn o/edge close to limit

n/s/rear tyre has nail

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 SVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

LT05 SVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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