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KB05 FLC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,809 mi
Last recorded83,809 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 FLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 83,809 miles

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

Offside Front dipped beam image poor borderline pass

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 9 May 2017 83,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 15 Mar 2017 83,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center exhaust bracket broken but still supported

nsf fog light innop

osr tyre cut but not to cords

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Park brake only just passed on efficiency

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted in engine bay

one exhaust bracket broken off but exhaust remains secure

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 11 Nov 2014 77,721 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still secure

front wiperblades smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2013 73,125 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 73,125 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,601 miles

n/s front fog lamp lense cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2012 69,601 miles

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

n/s front fog lamp lense cracked

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Nov 2011 64,093 miles

slight play o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 57,728 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 47,552 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 47,552 miles

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

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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KB05 FLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KB05 FLC, 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 FLC registered?

KB05 FLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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