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KM05 CYK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 CYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,342 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 93,314 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,491 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,567 miles

Child seats

Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,391 miles

Child seats

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,103 miles

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Child seats fitted

Front tyres worn on edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,133 miles

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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2014 77,133 miles

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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 72,364 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 72,361 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,319 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 62,068 miles

N/S/F tyre slight side wall damage

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,984 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 May 2009 55,477 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 55,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 35,610 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KM05 CYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KM05 CYK?

You can check the full history of KM05 CYK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KM05 CYK registered?

KM05 CYK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is KM05 CYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 CYK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM05 CYK have outstanding finance?

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