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LT05 WVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

201,626 mi
Last recorded201,626 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 WVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 201,626 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 193,546 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 193,532 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EML (Engine Management Light) on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake warning light on

minor dents and scratches to vehicle

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear coil spring corroded

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 16 May 2014 189,396 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 189,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 172,214 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 155,294 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 140,555 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 118,449 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres close to tread markers

eml on

front brake discs lipped

hand brake noisey on application on r/r requires attention

rear brake discs lipped /pitted on inner face

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Apr 2009 103,974 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 102,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 102,221 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 84,151 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 WVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

LT05 WVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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