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EX05 KHW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,239 mi
Last recorded134,239 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 134,239 miles

All 4 brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All rear suspension components corroded & show general age related wear

Both sides front forward most lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroded

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Drivers seat belt getting slow to retract

Oil leaks

Rear No plate deteriorating

Slight play in both sides rear antiroll bar mount bushes

Fail 10 Mar 2020 134,236 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

All 4 brake flexi hoses starting to perish

All rear suspension components corroded & show general age related wear

Both sides front forward most lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Both sides rear metal brake pipes corroded

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Drivers seat belt getting slow to retract

Exhaust corroding & 2 x mounts broken (System still secure)

Offside front fog light not working

Oil leaks

Rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2019 131,717 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 131,717 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 125,383 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 116,716 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 120,426 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front and nsr 2254517 autogrip (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 113,315 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf fog light broken

Fail 19 Mar 2016 113,313 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated return ineffective does not release completely (3.1.3c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf fog light broken

Pass 17 Sep 2014 97,918 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,366 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 79,922 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,163 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front @ rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 60,899 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 60,899 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,912 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,875 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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EX05 KHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX05 KHW, 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 EX05 KHW registered?

EX05 KHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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