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KS05 LUA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,439 mi
Last recorded50,439 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 50,439 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEARSIDE offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NEARSIDE Offside ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 47,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 40,297 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 35,526 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 33,981 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 32,273 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 31,836 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 30,030 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 30,030 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,707 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,848 miles

Both rear brake pads are 75% worn

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has a nail

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,207 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 17,507 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 17,507 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 15,644 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 14,039 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 12,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 10,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 8,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 5,962 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 LUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 LUA, 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

How do I check the history of KS05 LUA?

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What year was KS05 LUA registered?

KS05 LUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is KS05 LUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 LUA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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