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DE05 KOX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,201 mi
Last recorded112,201 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 KOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 112,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, outer balljoint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens misted up. offside lens also hazed, but not as bad. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brakepad backing plate starting to pick up on disc. disc has been very hot and is dis-coloured (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn away on inside and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn away on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play play within trackrod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 108,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn away on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brakepipes, to flexipipes, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 108,499 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play excessive play within trackrod balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, outer balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn away on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brakepipes, to flexipipes, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 103,747 miles

Play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 29 Nov 2023 103,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2022 99,443 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower, rear arm, balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 99,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower, rear arm, balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower, rear arm, balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inside edges, and cracks between tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 93,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2021 93,088 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2020 88,195 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,181 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 83,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 77,615 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 77,615 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2015 66,729 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 66,725 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,871 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,402 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 45,401 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 40,456 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,906 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 35,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 31,078 miles

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 KOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE05 KOX, 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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DE05 KOX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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