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LT05 KYB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,326 mi
Last recorded160,326 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 160,326 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 3 Jun 2019 154,308 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 139,216 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 139,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,883 miles

Front number plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 119,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 114,035 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 109,860 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 105,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 100,947 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 94,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,478 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 65,122 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 65,122 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 56,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,410 miles

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

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 KYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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