2005 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · LS05 ENT
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 May 2005. Recorded mileage 77,364 miles. MOT valid until 02 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 ENT Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 77,364 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 ENT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (LS05 ENT) between May 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LS05 ENT Mileage History
- 12/05/20083,696 mi
- 08/05/20095,748 mi+2,052 mi
- 07/05/20109,538 mi+3,790 mi
- 08/09/201010,695 mi+1,157 mi
- 25/08/201115,399 mi+4,704 mi
- 07/09/201221,711 mi+6,312 mi
- 06/11/201328,009 mi+6,298 mi
- 20/10/201432,947 mi+4,938 mi
- 28/09/201537,396 mi+4,449 mi
- 29/09/201537,396 mi
- 15/09/201642,307 mi+4,911 mi
- 15/09/201642,307 mi
- 28/09/201746,613 mi+4,306 mi
- 28/09/201746,615 mi+2 mi
- 18/09/201850,980 mi+4,365 mi
- 04/10/201956,527 mi+5,547 mi
- 04/10/201956,535 mi+8 mi
- 21/09/202060,159 mi+3,624 mi
- 28/09/202060,237 mi+78 mi
- 01/10/202163,098 mi+2,861 mi
- 29/09/202265,799 mi+2,701 mi
- 29/09/202265,799 mi
- 28/09/202368,615 mi+2,816 mi
- 28/09/202368,615 mi
- 24/09/202471,496 mi+2,881 mi
- 25/09/202471,510 mi+14 mi
- 11/09/202574,302 mi+2,792 mi
- 11/09/202574,302 mi
- 17/09/202677,364 mi+3,062 mi
Average of roughly 4,015 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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