MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,261 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear brake hoses perishing
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges + heavily perished + chunks outer sidewall
o/s/f link pin dust cover split
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
vehicle emitting black smoke + emissions close to limit
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both rear brake hoses perishing
covers fitted to underside of vehicle
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges + heavily perished + chunks outer sidewall
o/s/f link pin dust cover split
o/s/f tyre wearing on edges
vehicle emitting black smoke + emissions close to limit
Offside Rear light unit some led bulbs inoperative
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
front brake pads low
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
temporary head light deflectors fitted.
vehicle emits some black smoke
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
front brake pads low
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge
vehicle emits some black smoke
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
n/s/f tyre worn outer shoulder
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS05 VKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?
LS05 VKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2005.
Is LS05 VKM safe to buy?
The MOT history for LS05 VKM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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