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KB05 ZPD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,654 mi
Last recorded171,654 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 171,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 171,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 161,413 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH Deteriorated badly, now affecting beam images, just legal. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And O/S/F also. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split, but not excessively. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front number plate mounting point cracked

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And its prescribed areas, on body, to exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 152,920 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 152,885 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 146,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 134,042 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 120,433 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 109,336 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 109,336 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 101,299 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre has cut on inside edge but not to cords

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,650 miles

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

Offside front tyre getting worn on outside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,514 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 79,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,152 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,568 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 21,579 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 21,579 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,379 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,412 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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KB05 ZPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPD, 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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KB05 ZPD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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