2005 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · LS05 KFC
2005 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2005. Recorded mileage 94,647 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS05 KFC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2021
- 94,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS05 KFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (LS05 KFC) between April 2008 and September 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
LS05 KFC Mileage History
- 28/04/200828,806 mi
- 23/05/200935,952 mi+7,146 mi
- 29/05/200935,989 mi+37 mi
- 02/06/201041,401 mi+5,412 mi
- 03/06/201041,401 mi
- 31/05/201144,979 mi+3,578 mi
- 25/05/201248,053 mi+3,074 mi
- 25/05/201248,053 mi
- 30/05/201351,051 mi+2,998 mi
- 04/06/201351,069 mi+18 mi
- 12/05/201458,144 mi+7,075 mi
- 01/06/201566,846 mi+8,702 mi
- 10/06/201566,880 mi+34 mi
- 11/06/201566,880 mi
- 10/06/201674,269 mi+7,389 mi
- 14/06/201781,578 mi+7,309 mi
- 23/06/201885,542 mi+3,964 mi
- 28/08/201990,000 mi+4,458 mi
- 31/08/202092,704 mi+2,704 mi
- 06/09/202194,647 mi+1,943 mi
- 06/09/202194,647 mi
Average of roughly 4,929 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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