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KM05 AXK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,515 mi
Last recorded117,515 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 AXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 117,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge & 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 117,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge & 3mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,772 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 87,395 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 87,395 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 86,918 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Tyres Perishing on Side Walls

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 84,929 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Nov 2012 78,813 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,268 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 56,956 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn to three mm

Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,674 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 31,881 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,881 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 27,825 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 27,825 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KM05 AXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KM05 AXK, 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 KM05 AXK registered?

KM05 AXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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