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LT05 SXH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,629 mi
Last recorded177,629 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 SXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 177,629 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 168,140 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 167,923 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 160,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 152,821 miles

nearside handbrake low effort

Pass 28 Jan 2008 127,023 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 SXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LT05 SXH?

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What year was LT05 SXH registered?

LT05 SXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is LT05 SXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 SXH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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