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KH05 GXW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,669 mi
Last recorded126,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 126,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in centre of tread ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 126,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in centre of tread ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effected by indicator bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 116,538 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,254 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer shoulder ware

Fail 15 Jul 2015 105,254 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre outer shoulder ware

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,925 miles

EML Illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,977 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,472 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 71,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,902 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 65,902 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2010 63,592 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 53,231 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)

Pass 21 May 2008 41,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KH05 GXW, 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 GXW registered?

KH05 GXW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for KH05 GXW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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