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LS05 EAO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,159 mi
Last recorded136,159 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 EAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 136,159 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 110,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension coil springs heavily corroded.

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

Fail 5 May 2018 110,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension coil springs heavily corroded.

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

Pass 6 May 2017 108,865 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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

Rear suspension springs corroded

no dip stick no temp taken

Pass 7 May 2016 106,180 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2015 104,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 101,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 98,332 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 98,332 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 96,208 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 87,511 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,861 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 73,861 miles

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

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 54,167 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,753 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 EAO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EAO, 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 EAO registered?

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

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