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LS05 KCN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,807 mi
Last recorded134,807 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 134,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,147 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 111,653 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 111,653 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 100,753 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 94,047 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 90,364 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 90,364 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 90,261 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 88,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 85,628 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 85,628 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,791 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 80,791 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,330 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 75,271 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 69,959 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 64,333 miles

the n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges of its tread

Fail 21 Oct 2014 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

the n/s/f tyre is worn on both edges of its tread

Pass 19 Oct 2013 58,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,166 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,942 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 45,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on its outer edge

o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2010 38,829 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 31,124 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 20,255 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 KCN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

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

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The MOT history for LS05 KCN shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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