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LS05 KHO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,677 mi
Last recorded61,677 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 KHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,677 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 61,138 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 59,345 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 58,356 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 54,621 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,747 miles

Both headlight lenses slightly opaque

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2016 45,712 miles

all brake pads worn

Fail 9 May 2016 45,711 miles

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

all brake pads worn

Pass 12 May 2015 42,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak at rear of engine.

Pass 10 May 2014 38,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

crack in top corner of windscreen at nearside.

metal exhaust mounting brackets corroded at rear, not split.

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 9 May 2013 34,203 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 34,201 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 30,176 miles

full inspection of nearside rear seat belt not carried out, child seat fitted.

Fail 5 May 2011 25,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 25,262 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,550 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 16,899 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 13,400 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 KHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS05 KHO registered?

LS05 KHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is LS05 KHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 KHO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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