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KJ05 KPP

2005 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,283 mi
Last recorded106,283 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C 32089,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 KPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 106,283 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 100,761 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 94,535 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 85,226 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 80,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 77,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,661 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,038 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 56,331 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 50,371 miles

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

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

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,615 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 39,253 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Feb 2012 39,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,018 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,975 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 24,081 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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KJ05 KPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 89,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ05 KPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJ05 KPP registered?

KJ05 KPP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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