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KG05 TXZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

169,004 mi
Last recorded169,004 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 TXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 169,004 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front beam image weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Sep 2024 164,937 miles

Front front head lamp beam image very weak

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Sep 2024 164,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front front head lamp beam image very weak

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Sep 2023 158,742 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 151,699 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 151,691 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished and worn on edge

Pass 23 Sep 2021 147,027 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 147,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 141,952 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 141,950 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bad oil leak

wear front discs

Pass 17 Sep 2019 136,736 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 136,706 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 127,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,320 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 117,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 109,519 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 109,519 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 102,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,236 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 97,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,964 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,208 miles

osf tyre low and worn on edges

Fail 23 Aug 2012 84,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osf tyre low and worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,029 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 73,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 58,558 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,515 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,789 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread 3mm

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,651 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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KG05 TXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KG05 TXZ, 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 KG05 TXZ registered?

KG05 TXZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KG05 TXZ shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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