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KB05 ZRP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

183,198 mi
Last recorded183,198 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 ZRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 183,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 183,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 144,462 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 134,183 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 124,703 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 115,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,397 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 100,833 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 89,613 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 89,557 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 77,337 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 25 May 2010 77,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,447 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)

Pass 29 May 2008 54,231 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 54,231 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ZRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZRP, 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 ZRP registered?

KB05 ZRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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