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KL05 MPZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

121,210 mi
Last recorded121,210 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 MPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 121,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 120,093 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

surface corrosion detected undercarriage

Pass 24 Sep 2024 116,077 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Offside Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 113,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 113,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 78,171 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,531 miles

Brake warning light on

Pass 13 May 2019 58,792 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 54,614 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 51,005 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 43,436 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 39,685 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 39,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2013 34,857 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 31,464 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 27,386 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 27,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 May 2010 22,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 22,947 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 17,177 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 17,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front outer tyre wall worn

Pass 19 May 2008 13,302 miles

OS Headlight beam pattern is slightly distorted.

OSF protective panelling behind fog light missing.

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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KL05 MPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KL05 MPZ, 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 KL05 MPZ registered?

KL05 MPZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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