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KG05 LGN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,743 mi
Last recorded117,743 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 LGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 117,743 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,870 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 104,290 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 90,171 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE RESTRICTED FREE MOVEMENT.

Fail 1 Mar 2023 81,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE RESTRICTED FREE MOVEMENT.

Pass 15 Mar 2022 74,482 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 74,346 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,862 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 59,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 48,764 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 44,821 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

under body covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2019 44,821 miles

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

nearside rear lamp damaged

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,693 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 33,294 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 31,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 29,045 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 27,017 miles

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

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

slight wear noted on front brake discs.

surface cut noted on nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 25,366 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 20,711 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 16,739 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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KG05 LGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KG05 LGN, 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 KG05 LGN registered?

KG05 LGN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KG05 LGN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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