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LV05 JVG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,977 mi
Last recorded167,977 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 167,977 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 161,824 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 156,945 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 142,987 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 135,131 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 135,131 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 123,620 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 123,619 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,983 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 104,809 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 95,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 95,368 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)

Offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,986 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 84,984 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,311 miles

Some wear to both front brake discs

Fail 28 Mar 2012 74,311 miles

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

Some wear to both front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,696 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,424 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 50,419 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,913 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,687 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 JVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 JVG, 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 JVG registered?

LV05 JVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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