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LT05 KYC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,704 mi
Last recorded133,704 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 133,704 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 118,871 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear centre belt not checked as its being used for the child seat anchor. ()

Nearside Rear child seat not fitted correctly as per instructions displayed on the seat.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 110,780 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 89,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 83,643 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 83,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,052 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,559 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,671 miles

tyres worn to limits,corroded rear springs,ply to n/s track rod end.head lamp aim on o/s high,

Pass 7 Mar 2012 55,258 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 55,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,158 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 15,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,820 miles

nail in tyre o/s rear..

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,147 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 34,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,884 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 KYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KYC, 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 KYC registered?

LT05 KYC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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