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KK05 AXM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,221 mi
Last recorded141,221 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 AXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 141,221 miles

Nearside Front lower front suspension arm bush cracking

Fail 27 May 2022 141,221 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front lower front suspension arm bush cracking

Offside Front brake pad material becoming brittle and deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2021 125,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

foot hand brake rubber missing

Fail 14 Jun 2021 125,281 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

foot hand brake rubber missing

Pass 1 Jun 2020 110,102 miles

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Jun 2020 110,102 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 and metal in tread (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,750 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,238 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 104,238 miles

Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt also missing from clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,122 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,794 miles

Offside Front tyre perished worn edges

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,899 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,965 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,533 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 39,200 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,740 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,233 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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KK05 AXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KK05 AXM, 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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KK05 AXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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