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LT05 WVY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,656 mi
Last recorded114,656 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 WVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 114,656 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 109,210 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 106,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 99,901 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 99,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 97,599 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 97,599 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush plus d links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 89,468 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 89,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

noise at offside rear wheel when braking

Pass 1 Dec 2015 77,423 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,458 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,392 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,307 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,925 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,664 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,245 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 WVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WVY, 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

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What year was LT05 WVY registered?

LT05 WVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LT05 WVY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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