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EX05 KLA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,999 mi
Last recorded82,999 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,999 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 67,642 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 67,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 67,197 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 KLA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KLA, 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

How do I check the history of EX05 KLA?

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What year was EX05 KLA registered?

EX05 KLA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is EX05 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 KLA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX05 KLA have outstanding finance?

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