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LV05 FLH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,022 mi
Last recorded99,022 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 99,022 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 99,022 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,873 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 93,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 86,428 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 86,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 79,284 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre inner sidewall tears

Advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 May 2014 79,284 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/r tyre inner sidewall tears

Advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 72,790 miles

Advise on n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

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

Fail 23 May 2013 72,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Advise on n/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 May 2012 68,352 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2012 68,352 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 58,369 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 May 2011 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2010 48,822 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 40,888 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 33,702 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 FLH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

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

Is LV05 FLH safe to buy?

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