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KS05 LPX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,051 mi
Last recorded124,051 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 LPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 124,051 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases end box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower underseal

Pass 9 Dec 2024 118,271 miles

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

Rear Lower underseal

Rear dip leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,557 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower early sign of corrosion

Rear diff slightly leak

Fail 6 Dec 2023 113,557 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Lower under tray fitted

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower early sign of corrosion

Rear diff slightly leak

Pass 12 Oct 2022 110,103 miles

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 92,947 miles
Fail 1 May 2021 92,947 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2020 88,336 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 85,239 miles

Both front strut top mountings noisy.

Engine undertray fitted at time of test.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Strut top mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear shock absorber noisy in operation.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,680 miles

Steering system slightly rough both front top mountings (2.2.D.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

effort of handbrake not balanced

various brake pipes have slight corrosion and have been greased over

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,859 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,735 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

view of rear coil springs lower coils obscured

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2014 62,582 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 62,580 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 56,168 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 43,956 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2011 43,956 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2010 37,232 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 30,781 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,370 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 LPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KS05 LPX, 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 KS05 LPX registered?

KS05 LPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is KS05 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 LPX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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