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KJ05 KPR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,395 mi
Last recorded97,395 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 KPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 97,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber casings corroding nearside and offside

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 97,379 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.39 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber casings corroding nearside and offside

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,674 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes nearside and offside ON LIMIT NOW (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing nearside and offside (2.7.2a)

Front wiper blades deteriorating nearside and offside

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 88,195 miles

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Fail 11 Jan 2017 88,194 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust rear box deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2016 81,434 miles

Slight deflection under braking

Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,279 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,556 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 49,037 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 43,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 43,150 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 38,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear number plate weathered

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,890 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,896 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 28,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KPR, 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 KPR registered?

KJ05 KPR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is KJ05 KPR safe to buy?

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