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KC05 BTU

2005 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,472 mi
Last recorded175,472 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 20084,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 175,472 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust slightly loose

Fail 31 Mar 2020 175,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust slightly loose

Fail 24 Mar 2020 175,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 168,974 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 161,143 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 161,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 145,587 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 145,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 127,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust mounting broken. system secure at time of test.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 127,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

centre exhaust mounting broken. system secure at time of test.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,578 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 108,994 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 108,994 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,452 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 106,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/s/f tyre low on pressure and going bald on edges

O/s/f tyre cracked/splitting open, bald on edges and no pressure

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,394 miles

All brake pads low and brake discs corroding

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 99,394 miles

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

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

All brake pads low and brake discs corroding

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 71,698 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,280 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 58,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,378 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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KC05 BTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 84,992 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC05 BTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KC05 BTU registered?

KC05 BTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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