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LS05 DWO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

301,177 mi
Last recorded301,177 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 301,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 9 May 2016 301,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 283,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 263,911 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing accross tyre tread 2/3 mm depth

Fail 6 May 2014 263,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wearing accross tyre tread 2/3 mm depth

Pass 8 May 2013 243,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 243,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 222,846 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 202,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 178,310 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Handbrake excessive of travel

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

Pass 14 May 2009 151,755 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 151,755 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 124,637 miles

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

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 DWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LS05 DWO, 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 DWO registered?

LS05 DWO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2005.

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