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LL05 KSJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,476 mi
Last recorded35,476 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 KSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,476 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,199 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 34,608 miles

eml on

Fail 15 Mar 2017 34,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 33,817 miles

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

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

engine management light on

off side front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2015 32,553 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both back tyres worn to 1,6 mm in centre tread

Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,350 miles

both rear tyres worn to near legal limit

Pass 14 Mar 2013 26,528 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 23,357 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 15 Mar 2012 23,357 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 10,802 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 KSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KSJ, 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 KSJ registered?

LL05 KSJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is LL05 KSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL05 KSJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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