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LS05 VKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,344 mi
Last recorded181,344 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 VKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 181,344 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 178,331 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 175,704 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 175,477 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 175,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 173,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 173,723 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 167,320 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 161,150 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 150,688 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 150,688 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 138,328 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 128,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexy piece is slightly damaged

exhaust rear pipe has a broken mount

nearside rear light lens is cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 119,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside front tyre starting to wear on very outer edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Jun 2011 108,861 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 99,792 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,750 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2009 86,732 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 86,695 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2008 67,716 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)

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 VKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

LS05 VKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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