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CK05 KXG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,904 mi
Last recorded94,904 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 KXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 94,904 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 94,902 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,874 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 76,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,929 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 61,466 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscurring components

Fail 6 Oct 2015 61,466 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscurring components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,459 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2014 56,450 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 53,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 52,061 miles

advise o/s/f grab handle adrift from top of door panel

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,847 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

buttons missing on o/s/f and n/s/r seatbelts.

drivers door interior grab handle a drift at top.

gouge in outer wall of n/s/f tyre.

high level brake light lens broken.(2cms missing)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 38,589 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,210 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f jacking point missing

Fail 25 Mar 2010 30,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,353 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 4 Apr 2008 12,107 miles

button missing - r/h/f seatbelt

r/h/f jack point bush missing + plastic sill cover hanging down (screw + fixing missing)

slight fluctuation on all brakes on roller test - suspect where vehicle has been stood = should clear with use.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 12,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

button missing - r/h/f seatbelt

r/h/f jack point bush missing + plastic sill cover hanging down (screw + fixing missing)

slight fluctuation on all brakes on roller test - suspect where vehicle has been stood = should clear with use.

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 KXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

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

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