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KB05 ZRG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,581 mi
Last recorded70,581 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 ZRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2014 70,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 67,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 64,153 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 59,749 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 54,563 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 41,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 41,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZRG, 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 ZRG registered?

KB05 ZRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is KB05 ZRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB05 ZRG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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