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LX05 MVO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,154 mi
Last recorded78,154 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 MVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,154 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,786 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 73,785 miles

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

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 62,442 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. sticky (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 52,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 38,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 33,475 miles

exhaust emitts smoke intermittently.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 33,473 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2010 28,885 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 27,261 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,470 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 26,443 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,708 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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LX05 MVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX05 MVO, 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 LX05 MVO registered?

LX05 MVO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 MVO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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