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P12 LHF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,009 mi
Last recorded53,009 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 LHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 53,009 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 50,796 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 48,864 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 46,986 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 22 Jan 2022 45,453 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Feb 2021 43,708 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 42,136 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 38,792 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 36,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 35,393 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 33,573 miles

rear tyres on 3mm & slight out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2015 31,216 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,323 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,875 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 24,972 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 21,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 19,049 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 18,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake warning light on dash

handbrake floor pedal low to floor

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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P12 LHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P12 LHF, 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 P12 LHF registered?

P12 LHF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is P12 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P12 LHF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P12 LHF have outstanding finance?

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