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MV05 LJU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

210,448 mi
Last recorded210,448 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 LJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 210,448 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 194,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 182,651 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 182,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 168,568 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 159,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 159,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 150,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 142,784 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 125,025 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 107,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 88,545 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 88,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on both inner and outer edge

Fail 6 Feb 2008 66,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 66,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MV05 LJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MV05 LJU, 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 MV05 LJU registered?

MV05 LJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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The MOT history for MV05 LJU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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