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LR05 KFV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,695 mi
Last recorded137,695 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 KFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 137,695 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 137,632 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 131,108 miles

Offside Front door mirror slight faded

Fail 6 Aug 2025 131,108 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front door mirror slight faded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 121,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front door mirror slight faded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 104,644 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear center exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2022 104,644 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear center exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,560 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 91,560 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 88,290 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 80,186 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,592 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked/perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

indicator stalk loose

Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,254 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 59,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 54,037 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 47,841 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 40,075 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,771 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 27,224 miles

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

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 28 May 2009 27,224 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 13 May 2008 22,437 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 22,437 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KFV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KFV, 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 KFV registered?

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

Is LR05 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 KFV 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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