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LT05 SVX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,869 mi
Last recorded98,869 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 98,869 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 98,867 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Dec 2024 98,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 91,692 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

parking brake pedal rubber missing

wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 21 Nov 2023 91,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

parking brake pedal rubber missing

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,301 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight play in both front hubs

Pass 21 Dec 2021 79,983 miles

Offside number plate lamp dim

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2020 75,484 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 75,484 miles

Offside Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2019 70,874 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 70,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,667 miles

Rear tyres worn

Fail 7 Dec 2018 58,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Dec 2017 46,090 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 30,610 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Nov 2015 16,822 miles

engine covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,715 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 16,241 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,525 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 13,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 12,353 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 11,263 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,086 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 SVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

LT05 SVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is LT05 SVX safe to buy?

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