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KJ05 ZGP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,308 mi
Last recorded170,308 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ05 ZGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 170,308 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 164,206 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

under tray fit

Fail 14 Jul 2017 164,203 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades worn to the extent of not clearing windscreen (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Nearside front wing mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure Offside front wing mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working Offside front mirror side repeater lamp not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in Nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush slight play in Offside rear anti roll bar link bushes . (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 15 Sep 2016 157,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 147,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 147,185 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 136,228 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

undercover damaged and slightly insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2014 136,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

undercover damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2013 127,446 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 127,446 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 120,181 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 119,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 96,420 miles

n\s\r tyre low inner edge and slight damage outer wall

parking brake requires attention

Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,415 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 50,742 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jan 2009 49,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 35,808 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 ZGP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZGP, 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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KJ05 ZGP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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