MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
rear exhaust bracket broken
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge
both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KG05 ZHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?
KG05 ZHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2005.
Is KG05 ZHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for KG05 ZHE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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