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DE05 KMU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,157 mi
Last recorded115,157 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 115,157 miles

centre exhaust mounting rusty

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,716 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 111,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2014 107,283 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,899 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 99,419 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 99,410 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 95,287 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 89,027 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 79,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2009 79,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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DE05 KMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE05 KMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE05 KMU registered?

DE05 KMU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for DE05 KMU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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