MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
osf fog light broken
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
engine management light illuminated
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
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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EX05 KHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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