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LT05 CSU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,310 mi
Last recorded145,310 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 CSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 145,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear SUBFRAM CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARM JOINTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 145,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FORWARD ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear SUBFRAM CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR ARM JOINTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR JOINTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 145,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting in channel on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting in channel on shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16v91 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very strong advisory (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very strong advisory (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all rear arms and joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear joints perishing and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 139,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Pass 26 Aug 2023 135,818 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 131,780 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 126,695 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 126,695 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 122,731 miles

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

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

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2020 122,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

offside door mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,612 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 119,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 116,445 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 25 Aug 2017 114,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 114,205 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 111,114 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,814 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 107,814 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,711 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,478 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,191 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 65,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 54,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,149 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,203 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 14,190 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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LT05 CSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT05 CSU, 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 LT05 CSU registered?

LT05 CSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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