MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Wiper blade split.
Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked.
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.
Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer side wall
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre cut on outer side wall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Oil leak
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LT05 SVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LT05 SVJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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