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KM05 AZC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,625 mi
Last recorded91,625 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 91,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 88,759 miles

n/s/f tyre smooth on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2016 85,486 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 85,486 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 7 May 2015 82,183 miles

covers fitted top and bottom

front and rear disc's scored and pitted

rear brakes noisey on application

Fail 7 May 2015 82,183 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

covers fitted top and bottom

front and rear disc's scored and pitted

rear brakes noisey on application

Pass 9 May 2014 80,960 miles

rear nearside anti roll bar inner D bush worn and slight movement

rear offside handbrake noisey on application

Fail 9 May 2014 80,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear nearside anti roll bar inner D bush worn and slight movement

rear offside handbrake noisey on application

Pass 9 May 2013 75,207 miles

sidewall damage offside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2013 75,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

sidewall damage offside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2012 67,418 miles

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

small cut on sidewall of offside rear tyre

Fail 4 May 2012 67,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

exhaust rear mounting insecure

small cut on sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 4 May 2011 60,651 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 51,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 42,960 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 33,643 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damage

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 AZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AZC, 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 AZC registered?

KM05 AZC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is KM05 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 AZC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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