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LS05 KHL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,493 mi
Last recorded86,493 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,493 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 86,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,896 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2023 82,386 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 80,544 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 80,544 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,636 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 78,626 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 70,922 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,943 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 66,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 63,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,325 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,075 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 57,877 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 55,138 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,267 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,700 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 38,668 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 KHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KHL, 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 KHL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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