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KB05 FKO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,282 mi
Last recorded106,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 FKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 106,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 101,675 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 101,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 83,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,919 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,489 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 49,767 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 28 Sep 2009 49,767 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 43,100 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,780 miles

both rear tyres worn to limits

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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KB05 FKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KB05 FKO, 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 KB05 FKO registered?

KB05 FKO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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