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LV05 FJK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,215 mi
Last recorded133,215 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 133,215 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 133,215 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 128,738 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 122,595 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 122,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 100,225 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 100,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 71,977 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 68,067 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,063 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,937 miles

osr and nsr tyers perising nsf tye slight damage to tread

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,003 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,083 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 FJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV05 FJK, 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 LV05 FJK registered?

LV05 FJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is LV05 FJK safe to buy?

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