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LT05 WUU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,532 mi
Last recorded147,532 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 147,532 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 139,201 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 139,201 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 127,968 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 110,352 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,094 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 100,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,637 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,079 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 67,434 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 67,433 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 WUU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WUU, 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 WUU registered?

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

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