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LV05 FJF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,368 mi
Last recorded149,368 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 149,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2018 139,707 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 12,965 miles

Offside Front INNER ARCH LINER DAMAGED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ENGINE AREA. ()

Fail 30 Dec 2016 12,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front INNER ARCH LINER DAMAGED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ENGINE AREA. ()

Pass 24 Oct 2015 122,812 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn

front exhaust pipe badly scraped and wearing thin

Fail 24 Oct 2015 122,812 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads worn

front exhaust pipe badly scraped and wearing thin

Pass 21 Oct 2014 116,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slow warming cat h.c still quite heigh for this model car

Fail 18 Oct 2014 116,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 105,873 miles

o/s front tyre in poor condition, various cuts but none deep enough to expose chords, also tyre wall in poor condition suspect run flat, recommend replacement

Fail 12 Oct 2013 105,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

please check thickness of brake pads when changing ball joint

o/s front tyre in poor condition, various cuts but none deep enough to expose chords, also tyre wall in poor condition suspect run flat, recommend replacement

Pass 31 Oct 2012 96,013 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 96,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing quite bad on inner edge.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 81,584 miles

advise front & rear b/pads low

advise o/s steering arm inner joint showing signs of fatigue

advise rear number plate delaminating

advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2010 75,489 miles

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

front discs inner face

Fail 1 Apr 2010 75,434 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

front discs

miss fire

Pass 5 Mar 2009 12,041 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,891 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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LV05 FJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FJF, 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 FJF registered?

LV05 FJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LV05 FJF safe to buy?

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