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LS05 VKK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,116 mi
Last recorded139,116 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 VKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 139,116 miles

advise poor washers head lights glass needs cleaning car coverd in mud

Fail 7 Jul 2026 139,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise poor washers head lights glass needs cleaning car coverd in mud

Pass 15 Jul 2025 130,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyers on limet advise rims marked rec replace (5.2.3 (e))

advise reae pads low rec pant rear end sub frame

advise slight play in all lower ball joint s x4 rec replace

Pass 25 Jun 2024 120,169 miles

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

advise rear padss low

Fail 25 Jun 2024 120,169 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

advise rear padss low

Pass 27 Jun 2023 110,432 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2023 110,429 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear wing (3.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2022 109,315 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 109,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 97,663 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 97,660 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 89,580 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 89,580 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( Drop link ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ( drop link ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 79,788 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 75,235 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2017 70,034 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,596 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 65,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,676 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 55,675 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 44,409 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,682 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 36,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 28,925 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,421 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 19,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,830 miles

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 VKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKK, 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 VKK registered?

LS05 VKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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