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LV05 JVC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,421 mi
Last recorded162,421 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 162,421 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 162,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 158,289 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 152,178 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 142,243 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 142,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 141,645 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 140,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 140,063 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 134,529 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 134,528 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 130,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 121,527 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 121,527 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,904 miles

Cannot Check Oil Level

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/S/F Tyre Badly Perished

Fail 14 Apr 2015 110,904 miles

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)

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

Cannot Check Oil Level

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/S/F Tyre Badly Perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 100,952 miles

Chip in windscreen

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 25 Apr 2014 100,952 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,816 miles

Advise parking brake travel long but not at end.

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

Pass 4 May 2012 78,489 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 78,489 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,807 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 69,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,130 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 37,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 26,316 miles

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

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

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 JVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 JVC, 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 JVC registered?

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

Is LV05 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 JVC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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