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LR05 KCU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,104 mi
Last recorded81,104 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 KCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 81,104 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2025 81,104 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2024 72,838 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 55,179 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,443 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 31,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 25,073 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 20,183 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 20,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 19,671 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 18,505 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 18,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 17,859 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 17,038 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 16,183 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 15,374 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,450 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)

Fail 28 May 2010 14,450 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 12,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 12,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 11,054 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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LR05 KCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 LR05 KCU, 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 LR05 KCU registered?

LR05 KCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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