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LX05 ZKM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,260 mi
Last recorded120,260 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 ZKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 120,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 110,547 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,346 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,571 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,287 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 89,287 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,713 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 78,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,844 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,248 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 52,622 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 40,141 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 31,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

LX05 ZKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is LX05 ZKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 ZKM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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