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LX05 OBH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

137,348 mi
Last recorded137,348 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 137,348 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 133,407 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 125,306 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 125,306 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 115,232 miles

Central exhaust hanger missing

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers & trays

Fail 17 Feb 2017 115,232 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central exhaust hanger missing

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

covers & trays

Pass 3 Mar 2016 108,272 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,896 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 10,686 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

osr tyre on limit

Pass 21 Feb 2013 67,094 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,730 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 45,998 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 38,514 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,514 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,997 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,044 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 OBH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OBH, 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 OBH registered?

LX05 OBH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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