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KJ05 ZDK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ZDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 83,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear subframe heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

knock from front suspension no faults found

rear subframe heavily undersealed (benefit of doubt given to repairs)

Fail 28 Mar 2025 81,925 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 78,961 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 76,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 76,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,371 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,292 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,340 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 64,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,866 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 59,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,747 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,703 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 53,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

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

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

NSR tyre perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OSF tyre perished and also has a worn outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 50,424 miles

N/S/F Tyre side wall perrished

O/S/F Tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean

N/S/F Tyre side wall perrished

O/S/F Tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,523 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,379 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 40,427 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,072 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,285 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 26,226 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,226 miles

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

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

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 ZDK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ05 ZDK registered?

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

Is KJ05 ZDK safe to buy?

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