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LK05 HRL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

51,213 mi
Last recorded51,213 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK05 HRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 51,213 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sill trays fitted

sings of corrosion on outer sills

Fail 8 Aug 2025 51,213 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sill trays fitted

sings of corrosion on outer sills

Pass 26 Aug 2024 49,012 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 46,401 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 46,401 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 44,198 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 42,945 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 42,945 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 39,915 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2019 39,899 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested vehicle misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2018 36,921 miles

Nearside Front Outer Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired condensation (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 34,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,456 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread outer edges 205/55/16

Fail 1 Apr 2016 32,456 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread outer edges 205/55/16

Pass 20 May 2014 27,092 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 24,837 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 22,489 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 22,489 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,523 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 15,882 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,710 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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LK05 HRL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LK05 HRL, 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 LK05 HRL registered?

LK05 HRL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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