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KJ05 KPL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

67,075 mi
Last recorded67,075 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 KPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 67,075 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 66,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 65,002 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,509 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 63,936 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 62,544 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 60,398 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 56,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 53,244 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 50,093 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 47,973 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 36,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 36,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 36,701 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 36,100 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,307 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,905 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 28,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,578 miles

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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KJ05 KPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KJ05 KPL, 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 KJ05 KPL registered?

KJ05 KPL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is KJ05 KPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ05 KPL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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