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KM05 EFN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,592 mi
Last recorded157,592 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 157,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 149,120 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

parking brake effort only just met

Fail 1 May 2019 149,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

parking brake effort only just met

Pass 4 May 2018 142,572 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 142,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 135,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 12,271 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 112,097 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 112,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 110,208 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 94,447 miles

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

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

brake wear indicator light on

engine managment light

Pass 4 May 2012 94,447 miles

brake wear indicator light on

engine managment light

Pass 4 May 2011 72,833 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 72,833 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 57,748 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 44,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,702 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 EFN 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 EFN, 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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KM05 EFN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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