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LT05 FKS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,152 mi
Last recorded30,152 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 FKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 30,152 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 29,756 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 28,838 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 28,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 28,363 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 28,363 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 26,917 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 23,732 miles

CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

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

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

Slight clunking noise from engine

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 23,094 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 22,491 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 22,245 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre side wall perish

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perish

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 20,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2016 20,443 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,086 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 20,086 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2014 19,336 miles

Both sills covered

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side front tyre has minor cuts to the outside wall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 18,045 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,815 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,263 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 13,278 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 13,277 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 10,466 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 10,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,472 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 FKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT05 FKS, 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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LT05 FKS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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