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LS05 BWW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,851 mi
Last recorded107,851 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 BWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,851 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 107,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 102,249 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 102,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer TYRE OUTER EDGE LOW

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2018 95,523 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY VERY WORN

ADVISE FRONT N/S INNER TRACK CONTROL BUSHES VERY WORN

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR RUST TREATMENT OR REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 95,519 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY VERY WORN

ADVISE FRONT N/S INNER TRACK CONTROL BUSHES VERY WORN

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES AT SERVICE LIMIT FOR RUST TREATMENT OR REPLACEMENT

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 85,959 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 85,959 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (both inside and outside) 225,45,17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245,40,17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 70,272 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bushes both sides starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement torque arm bushes starting to perish (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

complete exhaust system mounts joints and brackets corroded. Centre rear mount broken off

Pass 4 Dec 2014 65,604 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,603 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r spring hits on lower arm

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust mounting brackets starting to corrode

small cut on near side front tyre side wall

Pass 22 Nov 2011 47,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 41,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs heavily worn

N/S front tyre low on far outer edge

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,092 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 16,313 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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LS05 BWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS05 BWW, 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 LS05 BWW registered?

LS05 BWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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The MOT history for LS05 BWW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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