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LS05 UHV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,787 mi
Last recorded65,787 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 65,787 miles

As per failure.

Fail 7 May 2015 65,766 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 8 May 2014 63,474 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 60,603 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2012 59,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 56,713 miles

Nail in rear tyre

o/s drivers door retaining strap has bolt broken

Pass 24 May 2010 53,564 miles

N/s/f outer sidewall damaged but no cords showing.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,858 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,178 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 37,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

LS05 UHV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is LS05 UHV safe to buy?

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