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LS05 XXK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,551 mi
Last recorded125,551 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 125,551 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Fail 24 Feb 2026 125,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2025 123,979 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 23 Feb 2024 120,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 109,272 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,768 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 108,710 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,179 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 105,369 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,890 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 100,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 97,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2011 73,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2010 61,162 miles

off side rear tyre damaged

sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 7 Jul 2009 47,869 miles

full under sheilds fitted to under side of car

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,852 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)

advice 2 new tyre on rear now

both front brake discs look thin and pads low ?

full under shelds fitted to under side of car

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 XXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS05 XXK registered?

LS05 XXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is LS05 XXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 XXK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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