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LX05 NYV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,272 mi
Last recorded81,272 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 81,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 81,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,274 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 73,601 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 70,780 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 65,766 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,790 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre starting to crack along the wall of the tyre

oil leak engine/gearbox area

Fail 3 Feb 2017 62,790 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has a nail in the tread of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nearside front tyre starting to crack along the wall of the tyre

oil leak engine/gearbox area

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,314 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,140 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,589 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 43,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,016 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,715 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 31,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,580 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 13,761 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 NYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

LX05 NYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 NYV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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