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LS05 EAF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,166 mi
Last recorded94,166 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 EAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 94,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 88,749 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,725 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 31 Mar 2014 64,338 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,348 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 51,348 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,883 miles

handbrake slightly high

Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,607 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 30,257 miles

at the time of test under body panels fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,190 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 21,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 EAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EAF, 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 EAF registered?

LS05 EAF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is LS05 EAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 EAF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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