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KS05 LPK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

202,114 mi
Last recorded202,114 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 LPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 202,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 199,242 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 199,238 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 193,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 193,692 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 185,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 185,714 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front caliper damp no leaks found at time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 177,616 miles

Nearside front + rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2019 166,953 miles

both front brake backplates corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 166,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake backplates corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 154,816 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

intermittent fault with handbrake warning lamp

Pass 15 Sep 2017 143,899 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 143,899 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,862 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to wearbands

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 129,862 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to wearbands

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 114,165 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low and worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre tread getting low

rear brake pads getting low

rear brake pads looking low

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

tyre warning on

Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,967 miles

front brake pads looking worn

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

offside front tyre bald on stepped edge

Fail 20 Jul 2012 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake pads looking worn

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

offside front tyre bald on stepped edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,419 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 68,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,104 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 41,391 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,864 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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KS05 LPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KS05 LPK, 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 KS05 LPK registered?

KS05 LPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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