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J12 KDL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,179 mi
Last recorded133,179 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 KDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 133,179 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 132,819 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 132,525 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All standard vehicle brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release mechanism slow to operate (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front and rear service brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 132,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both n/s and o/s headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Both n/s and o/s rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All standard vehicle brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both n/s and o/s headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Door mirror glass deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release mechanism slow to operate (1.1.6 (d))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front and rear service brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 129,885 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake release slow to operate (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 129,879 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit test aborted due to continuous high readings (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability Anti-roll bar misaligned (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake release slow to operate (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,712 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 123,712 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 119,240 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front axial rod ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads wearing more than outside , indicating a problem (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease preventing full inspection.

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jun 2017 119,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front axial rod ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads wearing more than outside , indicating a problem (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front door check strap missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease preventing full inspection.

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 116,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front inner track rod ball joint slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,234 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,764 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 88,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,887 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,287 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,727 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,973 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 43,962 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,484 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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J12 KDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 J12 KDL, 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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J12 KDL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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