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KH05 KOD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,863 mi
Last recorded82,863 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,863 miles

offside front lower leading arm bush wearing

offside front window switch worn and stiff

Fail 4 Apr 2016 82,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 also worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

offside front lower leading arm bush wearing

offside front window switch worn and stiff

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,380 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 75,380 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 63,374 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 57,279 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,165 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,927 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 70% WORN

OUTSIDE EDGES WORN N-S-F

REAR TYRES LOW

Pass 21 Jul 2009 19,424 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,664 miles

N/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

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 KOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KOD, 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 KOD registered?

KH05 KOD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KH05 KOD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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