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KE05 UKB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,670 mi
Last recorded139,670 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 UKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 139,670 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 139,645 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Sound deadening material insecure Rear Exhaust Heatsheild (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 132,526 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 132,526 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 122,787 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,732 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 112,719 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,016 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 101,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 90,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,160 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,077 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 65,824 miles

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

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

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 27 Jul 2012 52,548 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 50,194 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 44,694 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2010 38,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 24,826 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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KE05 UKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KE05 UKB, 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 KE05 UKB registered?

KE05 UKB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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