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LX05 OOU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,945 mi
Last recorded107,945 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 107,945 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 107,743 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 106,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside And Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door Mirror Indicator Lens Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 106,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside And Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door Mirror Indicator Lens Broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Camber Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,097 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust bracket has corroded away but exhaust still secure

Fail 22 Aug 2017 103,097 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust bracket has corroded away but exhaust still secure

Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,177 miles

exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 9 Sep 2015 98,789 miles

Rear exhaust bracket missing but still adequately supported

Pass 17 Sep 2014 96,476 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 83,546 miles

n/s/front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2010 126,993 miles

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

o/s/r disc pitted slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,141 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 71,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,158 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 58,158 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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 OOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

LX05 OOU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is LX05 OOU safe to buy?

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