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LX05 OBR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

33,550 mi
Last recorded33,550 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 33,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 32,004 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 30,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 25,756 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 22,121 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 21,460 miles

Rear registration plate beginning to fade

Pass 29 Mar 2019 19,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All FOUR ... 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 17,320 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 14,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,338 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 11,206 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,396 miles

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2014 10,390 miles

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

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 12 Mar 2013 9,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,112 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 7,249 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 5,099 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 5,099 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 2,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 1,883 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 OBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

LX05 OBR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.

Is LX05 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 OBR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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