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KM05 EHN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,793 mi
Last recorded133,793 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 133,793 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 131,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 128,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 124,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 121,119 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 121,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 117,449 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 115,740 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 112,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,893 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 86,363 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished

Fail 28 Jun 2016 86,363 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,805 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 55,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre cut, not exposing cords

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,950 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)

Nearside front tyre cut, not exposing cords

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,720 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)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,720 miles

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

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,818 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,501 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 37,180 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,493 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 26,259 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 EHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 EHN, 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 EHN registered?

KM05 EHN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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