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LS05 XXR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,630 mi
Last recorded124,630 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 XXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,630 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlight fixings deteriorated

rear suspension components becoming corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 90,485 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 90,462 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,220 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body components corroded (needs wax oil/ protection applied )

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,958 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,580 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 43,541 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 34,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 26,540 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 18,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,815 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,860 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 7,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 6,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 5,115 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 5,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 XXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

LS05 XXR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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