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KM05 FRR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,899 mi
Last recorded135,899 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 FRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 135,899 miles

Both bottom sill has corrosion

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front sub frame and rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 135,803 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Aim also incorrect (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brakes worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded but not excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside n/s wing mirror poor vision due to tape holding cover on

Offside Front o/s/f wheel arch liner has been catching on wheel until worn away

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on limit (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake effort borderline

unable to detect emissions

Pass 4 Mar 2019 118,969 miles

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

Offside Rear o/s brake lamp broken/taped up but working ok with no sharp edges

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

drivers sun visor missing

emissions to clean to detect

front bumper loose on drivers side corner

Fail 2 Mar 2019 118,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear o/s brake lamp broken/taped up but working ok with no sharp edges

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

drivers sun visor missing

emissions to clean to detect

front bumper loose on drivers side corner

Pass 3 Mar 2018 97,281 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (front arms) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 89,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer shoulder cracking

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

Offside Front tyre outer shoulder cracking

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 84,354 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 79,473 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 79,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 73,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,676 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2011 63,895 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 56,130 miles

fluid on under tray

Fail 30 Nov 2010 56,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fluid on under tray

Pass 26 Nov 2009 48,523 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 48,523 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,924 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 FRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

KM05 FRR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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