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LV05 FFM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

157,891 mi
Last recorded157,891 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 157,891 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 157,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 147,989 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 139,993 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 139,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 131,813 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 131,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 125,763 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 120,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 120,987 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 117,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 112,127 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,861 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge's,

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm ... (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 106,860 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% Mirror indicator . (1.4.A.2d)

Both front tyres worn on outer edge's,

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Torque arm ... (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 96,121 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 96,120 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,223 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 90,222 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Upper 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 84,945 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,924 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 6 Feb 2012 74,404 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,809 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 54,546 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 45,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 35,757 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)

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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LV05 FFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LV05 FFM, 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 LV05 FFM registered?

LV05 FFM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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