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LV05 ZTO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,585 mi
Last recorded124,585 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 ZTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 124,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 124,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 124,553 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow and broken exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section broken blowing tail box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front back plate partly insecure and rattles

Pass 5 May 2023 122,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight cracking. both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear boot lid opens and closes, slightly misaligned

Pass 6 Jan 2022 114,967 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 114,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 109,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 109,950 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,125 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 106,125 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 99,566 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 92,483 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,052 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 80,087 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 78,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 74,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 70,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 66,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside/nearside front brake disc worn

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 29,965 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,312 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 29,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 22,650 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 ZTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZTO, 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 ZTO registered?

LV05 ZTO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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