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LS05 KHK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,709 mi
Last recorded120,709 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 120,709 miles

Damage to various areas of vehicle body

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside mirror glass poor condition

Rear brake hoses perishing

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 4 Jul 2022 120,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Damage to various areas of vehicle body

Offside front tyre outer edge worn

Offside mirror glass poor condition

Rear brake hoses perishing

Rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2021 115,291 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge worn and has damage to outer sidewall (no canvass visible)

Nearside rear tyre has been driven flat

Offside front tyre outer edge wearing

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Aug 2020 108,380 miles

Offside mirror glass poor

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2019 98,266 miles

both rear anti roll bar links slight play

front brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Jul 2018 89,708 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 89,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,233 miles

offside obligatory mirror glass poor condition

Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,851 miles

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link lower joint

Fail 4 Jul 2016 83,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in rear anti-roll bar link lower joint

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,436 miles

nearside front bumper trim missing

offside rear tyre tread perished

Fail 3 Jul 2015 78,436 miles

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

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)

nearside front bumper trim missing

offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 30 Jun 2014 72,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 66,894 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 61,516 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,516 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 54,992 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 47,954 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 47,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear handbrake could do with slight attention

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,044 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,573 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 KHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KHK, 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 KHK registered?

LS05 KHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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