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LS05 KGF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,999 mi
Last recorded191,999 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 191,999 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 191,862 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Engine Noisy

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 184,868 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 184,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 178,512 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front brake hose rattling

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall slightly damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

parking brake foot lever has little reserve travel

Fail 11 Nov 2019 178,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front brake hose rattling

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine,side sill,under tray covers fitted

parking brake foot lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Nov 2018 172,070 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake hoses deterioated

engine,side sill and under tray covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2018 172,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear brake hoses deterioated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine,side sill and under tray covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 161,737 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear brake pads visually low

engine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

o/s/r and n/s/r flexible brake hoses slightly perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2016 151,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Fail 13 Oct 2016 151,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine covers,under-trays and exhaust heat shields fitted as standard

Pass 23 Oct 2015 140,723 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Oct 2015 140,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

slight play both front wheel bearings

tyre size 205/55/16 V.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 130,017 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 119,654 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 119,654 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 103,150 miles

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2011 132,832 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 98,649 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 93,113 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 89,823 miles

Park brake warning light fault

Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,493 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 89,493 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 88,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 88,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 73,705 miles

both front tyres worn badly on outer edges, tyres on 3mm

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 KGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KGF, 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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LS05 KGF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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