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KJ05 KPU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,254 mi
Last recorded120,254 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 KPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 120,254 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 120,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2017 113,809 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 113,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 110,482 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 97,550 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 97,510 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 82,515 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 65,134 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,622 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 57,549 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 57,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 51,460 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 33,609 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 KPU 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 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KPU, 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 KPU registered?

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

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