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KM05 EXH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

266,710 mi
Last recorded266,710 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 EXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 266,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/45/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/45/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/45/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 266,553 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake has no reserve travel adjustment required (efficiency PASSED) (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH on roll bar mounting (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-BUSH on roll bar mounting (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/45/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/45/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (225/45/R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 246,625 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 246,352 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 224,337 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 198,392 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 198,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 172,742 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 158,308 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2017 158,308 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 148,529 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 148,529 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 138,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 125,890 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 110,587 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 97,255 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,931 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,418 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 54,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 53,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,174 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 EXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EXH, 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 EXH registered?

KM05 EXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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The MOT history for KM05 EXH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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