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LT05 WWV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

180,771 mi
Last recorded180,771 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 WWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 180,771 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside handbrake lower effort

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 170,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 170,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 161,245 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 161,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 157,800 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 157,792 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manafactures limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 150,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 150,216 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 138,265 miles

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

n/s and o/s/r lower suspension arms not inspected due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 138,264 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven n/s lagging behind (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s and o/s/r lower suspension arms not inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2017 129,991 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 129,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 123,807 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake release pedal sticks slightly

Pass 23 May 2015 118,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking around offside front tyre sidewalls and tread pattern

Fail 18 May 2015 118,038 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking around offside front tyre sidewalls and tread pattern

Pass 21 May 2014 114,954 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 114,954 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2013 112,121 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 107,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 93,666 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear driveshaft boots leaking grease

Fail 3 May 2011 93,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

osr tyre worn on inner edge

rear driveshaft boots leaking grease

Pass 5 May 2010 85,443 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,804 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 76,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 54,907 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 WWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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