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LS05 LGC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,430 mi
Last recorded108,430 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 108,430 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 108,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 102,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Steering arm has slight movement in inner joint

Fail 15 Nov 2024 102,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Steering arm has slight movement in inner joint

Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 99,852 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Machperson and strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Tail end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 99,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Machperson and strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play rough when rotated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Tail end (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 98,045 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 93,277 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 88,250 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,246 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm outer joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 80,358 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 71,083 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 62,010 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 51,947 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,431 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,376 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 29,376 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,817 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 23,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2009 21,455 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 May 2008 15,006 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 LGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

LS05 LGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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