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LS05 KGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

276,261 mi
Last recorded276,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 KGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 276,261 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 263,562 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & both sides by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working and lens broken

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2019 263,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & both sides by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working and lens broken

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2019 263,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides by rear axle subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner unable to fully inspect due to caliper construction

Pass 30 Jan 2018 240,675 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 240,675 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 215,119 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cannot see rear brake pads to inspect

Pass 3 Feb 2016 187,233 miles

Nearside Front bumper has slight damage

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened drop link has slight play (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear number plate light came on when tapped

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

steel brake pipes across rear axle are slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2015 158,589 miles

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

cannot see rear brake pads assume OK

o/s/f headlight pattern is slightly poor

Pass 30 Jan 2015 158,589 miles

cannot see rear brake pads assume OK

o/s/f headlight pattern is slightly poor

Pass 30 Jan 2014 126,209 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 93,981 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 93,981 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 79,100 miles

front brake discs worn

rear road srings corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2010 62,678 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 45,448 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,998 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 KGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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