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LL05 KDK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 KDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 78,177 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 78,058 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 71,186 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 71,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 58,850 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 58,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,249 miles

Plastic under body covers fitted concealing some items from view

Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,764 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 50,931 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,633 miles

engine/undertrays hinder inspection

Fail 14 Mar 2018 48,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

engine/undertrays hinder inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2017 44,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,965 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,175 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 34,802 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 31,586 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 31,586 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,996 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,030 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 26,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,602 miles

nearside wiper very slight split on rubber.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,463 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 13,848 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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LL05 KDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL05 KDK, 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 LL05 KDK registered?

LL05 KDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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