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MA05 LMF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,486 mi
Last recorded31,486 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 LMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 31,486 miles

Rear both rear seatbelts are slow to retract

drivers door check strap broken

Fail 25 Oct 2022 31,484 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and nearside rear indicator bulbs are faded and showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses are hazy and most likely require polishing, possibly replacement (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jets need adjusting (3.5 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door check strap is snapped, advise to replace (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear both rear seatbelts are slow to retract

Pass 26 Oct 2021 28,079 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and nsr bulbs are faded (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 28,079 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts and nsr bulbs are faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps are hazey, and staring to affect beam image, advise to polish/replace (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall damage and has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

pad wear lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2020 22,985 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 17,951 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 14,683 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,064 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 14,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 12,781 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,136 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 11,599 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 10,599 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,004 miles

o/s front tyre cracking in tread but not showing cords

Pass 16 Apr 2010 7,953 miles

o/s front tyre cracked in tread but not showing cords

Pass 14 Apr 2009 7,518 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 6,972 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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MA05 LMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA05 LMF, 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 MA05 LMF registered?

MA05 LMF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2005.

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