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LR05 KFP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,983 mi
Last recorded49,983 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 KFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 49,983 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 49,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 47,114 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 43,707 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 43,707 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 42,692 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 42,692 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 37,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 37,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 30,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 21,418 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 20,224 miles

Oil leak from gearbox ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,356 miles

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 15,765 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 15,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 14,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre is slightly cracked

offside rear tyre is sightly cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2014 12,699 miles

o/s/f o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,666 miles

o/s/f tyre has cracks/cut on outside wall

o/s/r tyre has cracks on outside wall

Fail 25 Mar 2013 11,666 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

o/s/f tyre has cracks/cut on outside wall

o/s/r tyre has cracks on outside wall

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,766 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 9,745 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 9,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,069 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2009 5,800 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 3,848 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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LR05 KFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KFP, 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 KFP registered?

LR05 KFP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is LR05 KFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 KFP shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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