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LL05 LCC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,705 mi
Last recorded95,705 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 LCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 95,705 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

small crack in windscreen center

Fail 23 Jul 2026 95,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

small crack in windscreen center

Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm wear left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm wear left (5.2.3 (e))

small stone chip center of windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2024 57,167 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 40,536 miles

small play in off front suspension arms may be back arm

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,551 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 28,551 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 28,224 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 28,215 miles

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

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

off side front lower back suspension arm ball joint boot poor

Pass 16 May 2019 27,803 miles

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

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

off side front lower arm (back arm) suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated /but still preventing ingress of dirt

small marks in front screen

Pass 24 May 2018 26,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm /tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated / but still preventing the ingress of dirt /back arm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

small damage / mark in front sreen

Pass 23 May 2017 23,600 miles

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

both rear tyres tread 3to4mm

small marks in front screen

Pass 18 May 2016 21,441 miles

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

small mark in front screen

Pass 22 May 2015 19,874 miles

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

small mark in front screen

Pass 27 May 2014 17,794 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 15,709 miles

both front inner tyre sidewalls splitting advise replacement

Pass 5 May 2012 11,110 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 8,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 6,599 miles

small marks in front screen

Pass 29 Jun 2009 6,596 miles

small chip in front screen

Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,061 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 LCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel 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 LL05 LCC, 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 LCC registered?

LL05 LCC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is LL05 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL05 LCC 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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