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LS05 ZCL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,514 mi
Last recorded90,514 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 ZCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 90,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 82,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 79,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,293 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,264 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,034 miles

under trays

Pass 3 Jul 2019 62,947 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,958 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 55,958 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,100 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 50,095 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs starting to rust/ wear

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,064 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 50,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 47,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,270 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 41,270 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,266 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 35,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,267 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,357 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 19,831 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 19,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 16,330 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 12,483 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 ZCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

LS05 ZCL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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