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LV05 JVA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,697 mi
Last recorded131,697 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,697 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 131,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 124,490 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Investigation - Required ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ! Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 124,490 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Investigation - Required ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ! Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 124,490 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Investigation - Required ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH ! Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH ! (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 117,556 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 107,469 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 107,469 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 99,982 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,919 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 83,686 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,752 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,389 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,755 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 46,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,036 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 19,607 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,686 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 14,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,498 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,238 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 JVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JVA, 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 JVA registered?

LV05 JVA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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