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KA05 HNR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,985 mi
Last recorded100,985 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 HNR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 100,985 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 100,985 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 87,925 miles

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

both front wiper blades leaving smears

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 81,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,925 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 63,764 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,843 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 55,597 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Major oil leak from gearbox

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,293 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 47,293 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 38,376 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 38,376 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,136 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,919 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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KA05 HNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KA05 HNR, 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 KA05 HNR registered?

KA05 HNR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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