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LW05 TZL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,851 mi
Last recorded83,851 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW05 TZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 83,851 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,916 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to x/s (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to x/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 77,317 miles

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

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

advise centre metal exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still well surported

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,172 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,371 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,047 miles

slight front wheel bearing play both sides

slight inner rack play off side front

Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,313 miles

both rear tyres have 2mm tread

offside front tyre outer side wall cut

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 36,783 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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LW05 TZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LW05 TZL, 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 LW05 TZL registered?

LW05 TZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is LW05 TZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW05 TZL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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