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LS05 LDU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

156,716 mi
Last recorded156,716 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 LDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 156,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 155,285 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 155,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 155,146 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 154,817 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 149,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 143,161 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 143,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 137,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on the outer tread shoulder on the secondary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 137,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on the outer tread shoulder on the secondary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 127,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 115,004 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 107,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,127 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,931 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,738 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 58,141 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 58,141 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 46,245 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

n/s/f window not working

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,245 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f window not working

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,290 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 24,651 miles

All tyre outer side walls slightly damaged but not to excess

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

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 LDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LDU, 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 LDU registered?

LS05 LDU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is LS05 LDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 LDU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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