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CK05 KXC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,362 mi
Last recorded85,362 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 KXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 75,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre cut on wall not to cords

osf door check strap broken

Fail 11 Sep 2015 75,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nsr tyre cut on wall not to cords

osf door check strap broken

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,838 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 71,838 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 68,008 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 68,006 miles

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,428 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 48,960 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 48,991 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 48,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,189 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 38,601 miles

VERY poor reading at l/h park brake = requires investigation

front plate holder damaged

may require brake pads before next service (5,500m to service)

stonechips in screen

washer jets partially blocked

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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CK05 KXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK05 KXC, 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 CK05 KXC registered?

CK05 KXC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CK05 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 KXC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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