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KM05 EEH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,280 mi
Last recorded68,280 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 68,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 68,276 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 63,186 miles

rear suspensions arms corroding

Pass 26 May 2017 60,081 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 59,360 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

most of rear components have corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2015 56,811 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 56,800 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 53,477 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2013 50,034 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 50,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 47,043 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 44,331 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 38,425 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 28 Apr 2009 32,067 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 32,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2008 25,222 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 25,222 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 EEH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EEH, 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

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What year was KM05 EEH registered?

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

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