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EX05 KKU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

193,981 mi
Last recorded193,981 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 193,981 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 186,679 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 178,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 178,848 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 169,784 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 159,496 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 159,496 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 151,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 147,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 139,035 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 139,034 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 130,641 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 130,641 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive major misfire (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 16,876 miles

Central stop light in tailgate not working

Front wipers deteriorating

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 16 Mar 2017 16,876 miles

Central stop light in tailgate not working

Front wipers deteriorating

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2016 115,063 miles

child seat fitted in rear

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 109,309 miles

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

offside rear tyre has a small cut

Pass 28 Jan 2014 101,318 miles

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

nearside front jacking point rubber missing and plastic undersill broken

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside front tyre balding on edge

Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,072 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 82,800 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 82,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 9,244 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 65,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 60,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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.

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 KKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EX05 KKU, 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 KKU registered?

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

Is EX05 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 KKU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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