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LS05 VKM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,261 mi
Last recorded151,261 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 VKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 151,261 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 151,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 148,159 miles

Offside Rear light unit some led bulbs inoperative

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 148,155 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2017 139,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 134,415 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

temporary head light deflectors fitted.

vehicle emits some black smoke

Fail 13 Oct 2015 13,496 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 129,353 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 128,339 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 128,335 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 123,273 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 14 Jun 2011 118,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 114,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 106,341 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 106,341 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2008 72,379 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 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.

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