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LT05 SVV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,931 mi
Last recorded153,931 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 153,931 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 153,931 miles

Front Direction indicator not working bothside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 142,137 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,612 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexable brake hoses perishing in areas (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 127,571 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front drop link gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre bulged on inner sidewall & split to inner cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexable brake hoses perishing in areas (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,377 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

transmission damp with oil

Fail 9 Oct 2015 96,084 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs wearing thin

transmission damp with oil

Pass 4 Oct 2014 84,855 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 84,844 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,797 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 77,797 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,132 miles

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

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

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

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 28 Apr 2012 62,132 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 4 May 2011 52,254 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 46,791 miles

undertray

Pass 8 May 2009 40,699 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

undertray

Pass 9 May 2008 32,400 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 SVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

LT05 SVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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