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KH05 GYA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,548 mi
Last recorded143,548 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 GYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 143,548 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 137,379 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH front to rear over tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2017 124,974 miles

Front wheel bearings slightly play

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil springs corroded

Undercovers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 110,162 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 97,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 86,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 80,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 4 Mar 2013 80,869 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,621 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 61,835 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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing heavy on shoulder treads

offside front suspension anti roll bar link dust cover split

rear exhaust section bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,835 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)

both front tyres wearing heavy on shoulder treads

offside front suspension anti roll bar link dust cover split

rear exhaust section bracket corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 53,991 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 53,991 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 47,801 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 19 May 2008 35,335 miles

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 GYA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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