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LV05 FKS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,359 mi
Last recorded72,359 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 FKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 72,359 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,489 miles

o/s/f drop link gaitor split

rear discs slightly risty

Fail 14 Sep 2010 56,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

o/s/f drop link gaitor split

rear discs slightly risty

Pass 3 Nov 2009 44,581 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,478 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,644 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 25,572 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FKS, 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

How do I check the history of LV05 FKS?

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What year was LV05 FKS registered?

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

Is LV05 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 FKS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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