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KM05 EAG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

210,230 mi
Last recorded210,230 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 EAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 210,230 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 209,776 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 209,579 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 209,562 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 209,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 208,786 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 208,137 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 207,910 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 203,180 miles

Nearside Front side light dim but working

front washers poorly adjusted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 202,921 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front side light dim but working

front washers poorly adjusted

movement in front hubs/bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2017 173,903 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 146,460 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 146,460 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rears (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 59,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,145 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underside of vehicle is covered by plastic

Pass 25 Nov 2010 40,424 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 40,424 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 30,147 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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KM05 EAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EAG, 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 EAG registered?

KM05 EAG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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