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KM05 EHP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

127,563 mi
Last recorded127,563 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 125,421 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR and OSF (1.2.1 (e))

rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 118,191 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2020 114,766 miles

Underside of vehicle has been covered in grease

Fail 8 Oct 2020 114,766 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle has been covered in grease

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,918 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,384 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 99,432 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 99,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,114 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front pads approaching limit inner pad wearing low

Fail 7 Apr 2016 92,144 miles

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

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front pads approaching limit inner pad wearing low

Pass 1 May 2015 91,223 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 87,507 miles

Exhaust centre silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 80,847 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,748 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 74,748 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 74,743 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 74,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 71,090 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 71,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 65,077 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 44,720 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 EHP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EHP, 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 EHP registered?

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

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