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KJ05 ZHE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

163,047 mi
Last recorded163,047 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 163,047 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 160,353 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 157,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2023 154,342 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 151,215 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 151,213 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 148,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 146,530 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 143,007 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 142,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 137,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

under trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Feb 2017 132,730 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 132,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 129,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 125,673 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,797 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 121,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 109,788 miles

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

both rear tyres 2.5

Fail 18 Jan 2012 106,802 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 106,802 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 96,740 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,094 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 83,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,884 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,159 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 ZHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZHE, 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 ZHE registered?

KJ05 ZHE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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