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LS05 KFT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,895 mi
Last recorded132,895 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 132,895 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 132,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 127,627 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 121,964 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 115,760 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 108,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,129 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 101,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 93,479 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 84,694 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre as aslight cut

Fail 3 Nov 2012 78,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 78,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 73,212 miles

o/s/f tyre wall is slightly damaged .

Pass 13 Aug 2010 70,092 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,491 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 52,798 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 KFT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

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

Is LS05 KFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 KFT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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