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LX05 OPY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

66,145 mi
Last recorded66,145 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 66,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front have slight play may need adjusting (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 66,145 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides front have slight play may need adjusting (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 64,156 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 64,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (banana arm bush has split and play ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 61,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint dust cover has not split but has been twisted need to keep an eye on it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 58,600 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 56,794 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,140 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 54,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged both sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 52,234 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 50,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 47,580 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 44,907 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 41,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 38,052 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 33,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 29,877 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,980 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,060 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 17,426 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,010 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 OPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

LX05 OPY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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