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KM05 EAY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,688 mi
Last recorded101,688 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 EAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,688 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 101,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 101,210 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (joint pointing down) (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (joint pointing up) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 92,811 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 88,066 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2014 79,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 74,042 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking not to cords

Pass 14 May 2012 68,000 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 60,284 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2010 52,390 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 45,201 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 May 2008 36,891 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2008 36,891 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 EAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

KM05 EAY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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