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MD05 LGA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,656 mi
Last recorded99,656 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 LGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 99,656 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 98,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 98,123 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 97,417 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 97,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,867 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 95,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,342 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 94,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 91,178 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 91,178 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,769 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,348 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,490 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 84,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,764 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 78,764 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 48,533 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,862 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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MD05 LGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc 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 MD05 LGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MD05 LGA registered?

MD05 LGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is MD05 LGA safe to buy?

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