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LV05 FKL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,102 mi
Last recorded130,102 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 130,102 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 128,668 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2023 126,305 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 125,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,877 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 112,173 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 108,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 104,055 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,193 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 93,720 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,486 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,801 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 77,150 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,150 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 70,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,159 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside repeater lamp lense damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,331 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 56,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,347 miles

nearside wiper blade end split

Pass 27 Mar 2008 37,584 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 FKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FKL, 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 FKL registered?

LV05 FKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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