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KM05 EWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,892 mi
Last recorded150,892 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 EWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 150,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front stone chip in screen in spec

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bolts missing from lower cover

Fail 19 May 2021 150,892 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front stone chip in screen in spec

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bolts missing from lower cover

Pass 22 May 2020 147,869 miles

head lamp len poor condition patterns just in spec

Pass 16 May 2019 137,275 miles

slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 8 May 2018 123,176 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 12 May 2017 115,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 97,971 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 77,521 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 77,514 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 54,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 40,305 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 15 May 2012 37,926 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 37,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 35,186 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 32,261 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,461 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 28,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 22,928 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 EWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EWZ, 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 EWZ registered?

KM05 EWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KM05 EWZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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