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KJ05 ZGS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,052 mi
Last recorded109,052 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 109,052 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 109,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 104,274 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2018 104,272 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front both tyres worn onedges

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on outside

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 100,081 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 95,967 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 95,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 92,190 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 92,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 86,987 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 86,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 86,787 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 86,787 miles

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 79,875 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 73,186 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 65,832 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror glass broken

Pass 29 Feb 2008 61,538 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 ZGS 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 ZGS, 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 ZGS registered?

KJ05 ZGS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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