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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,796 cc

LS05 KCZMOT history

LS05 KCZ is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 137,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2023.

LS05 KCZ silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2023
Mileage
137,667 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 KCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 KCZ was last recorded at 137,667 miles on 7 Aug 2023, 2,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,683 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2,984 miles
Average per year
7,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,667 miles
  • 2022 – 134,683 miles
  • 2021 – 127,881 miles
  • 2020 – 122,003 miles
  • 2019 – 117,814 miles
  • 2018 – 113,811 miles
  • 2017 – 105,205 miles
  • 2016 – 92,975 miles
  • 2015 – 81,487 miles
  • 2014 – 76,779 miles
  • 2013 – 75,134 miles
  • 2012 – 61,318 miles
  • 2010 – 52,227 miles
  • 2009 – 42,243 miles
  • 2008 – 28,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,667 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/s/f tyre wearing on outside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,667 miles (+2,984)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,667 miles
    Test number
    397111579526
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,683 miles (+6,802)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,683 miles
    Test number
    327626514279
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,881 miles (+5,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,881 miles
    Test number
    509901722203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass122,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,003 miles
    Test number
    477300215100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail122,003 miles (+4,189)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,003 miles
    Test number
    308129123632
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass117,814 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    117,814 miles
    Test number
    419833581853
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear(at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding

  7. Fail117,814 miles (+4,003)4 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,814 miles
    Test number
    159801528920
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear(at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (at rear ) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding

  8. Pass113,811 miles (+8,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,811 miles
    Test number
    467196968080
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels slightly binding

  9. Pass105,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,205 miles
    Test number
    382653470592
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outside
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

  10. Fail105,205 miles (+12,230)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,205 miles
    Test number
    494689918109
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outside
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inside and outside edges

  11. Pass92,975 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,975 miles
    Test number
    176291054740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,974 miles (+11,487)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,974 miles
    Test number
    659933380068
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre close to wear indicaters

  13. Pass81,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    81,487 miles
    Test number
    515429085160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail81,487 miles (+4,708)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,487 miles
    Test number
    255635075129
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass76,779 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,779 miles
    Test number
    197523904293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,134 miles (+7,545)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,134 miles
    Test number
    657980913314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,589 miles (+6,271)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,589 miles
    Test number
    676869803027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass61,318 miles (+9,091)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,318 miles
    Test number
    177641712473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,227 miles (+9,984)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,227 miles
    Test number
    564429340388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,243 miles (+9,672)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,243 miles
    Test number
    434319549495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,571 miles (+4,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,571 miles
    Test number
    182058509071
    • NoteNail n/s front tyre

  22. Pass28,514 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,514 miles
    Test number
    913232048198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,513 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,513 miles
    Test number
    604131248188
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS05 KCZ

Does LS05 KCZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 KCZ expired on 19 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 KCZ?
The MOT on LS05 KCZ expired on 19 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 KCZ done?
LS05 KCZ was recorded at 137,667 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2023, an average of 7,174 miles a year.
Has LS05 KCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 KCZ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS05 KCZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 KCZ find?
LS05 KCZ failed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2023 with 7 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; nearside front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn, and 10 more.

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