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LX05 OPE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,211 mi
Last recorded89,211 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,211 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 85,218 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

service light on dash

Fail 22 Mar 2025 85,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on edges

service light on dash

Pass 5 Mar 2024 75,788 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 75,771 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 69,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 59,464 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,358 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,837 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 51,333 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,312 miles

Offside Front wiper starting to smear

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 48,611 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 47,184 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,448 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,583 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 41,695 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 33,084 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,532 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,918 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,562 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 OPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 OPE, 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 OPE registered?

LX05 OPE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for LX05 OPE 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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