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LS05 XWW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,635 mi
Last recorded68,635 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 68,635 miles

engine management lamp permantly on

nearside + offside front tyres getting low on edges

Fail 3 May 2014 68,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine management lamp permantly on

nearside + offside front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 9 May 2013 57,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,325 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,117 miles

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

covers fitted under floor & engine compartment

Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,953 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,283 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 7,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 7,743 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 XWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

LS05 XWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is LS05 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 XWW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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