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KH05 GXG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

223,182 mi
Last recorded223,182 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 GXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 223,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system has slight blow in exhaust (back box)

Pass 17 May 2019 210,601 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 210,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 210,565 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 199,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 187,551 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2016 171,425 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 164,156 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 163,127 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 150,296 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 100,466 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 130,466 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 126,852 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 112,432 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 109,799 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 105,373 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 91,638 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 91,630 miles

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

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

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

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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KH05 GXG 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 68.4%.

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 KH05 GXG, 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 KH05 GXG registered?

KH05 GXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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