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LT05 XWL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,213 mi
Last recorded132,213 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 XWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 132,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 132,213 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 126,282 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 126,280 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 120,840 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,590 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 108,270 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 103,246 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 90,267 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 77,188 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,497 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 51,145 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 39,396 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 XWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

LT05 XWL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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