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KC05 KBU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,282 mi
Last recorded106,282 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 KBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 106,282 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,070 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 102,070 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 97,770 miles

slight corrosion to center exhaust mount

Fail 6 Feb 2014 97,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to center exhaust mount

Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,675 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 92,644 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 88,205 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS malfunction light on

both rear tyre tread depths 1.6mm(LEGAL LIMIT)

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2012 88,205 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SRS malfunction light on

both rear tyre tread depths 1.6mm(LEGAL LIMIT)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,044 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 77,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 63,210 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 63,210 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,308 miles

both front tyres ware on edges

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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KC05 KBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 KC05 KBU, 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 KC05 KBU registered?

KC05 KBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KC05 KBU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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