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KM05 EGX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,185 mi
Last recorded47,185 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 EGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 47,185 miles

Front both tyres perished around tread

Pass 9 May 2018 46,823 miles

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 18 May 2017 45,158 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 42,970 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 42,970 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 May 2015 40,506 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,825 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,364 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 30,783 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 27,474 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyre outer edges on 2mm.

O/S/F Anti roll bar link rod ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 11 May 2010 24,322 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 21,784 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,266 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 EGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

KM05 EGX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is KM05 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 EGX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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