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KM05 GGO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,966 mi
Last recorded127,966 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 GGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 127,966 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 127,966 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 118,677 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 118,676 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 113,694 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 113,694 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,996 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 101,993 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 98,911 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 98,911 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 93,486 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2015 93,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,322 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,429 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 69,577 miles

near/side front brake pads getting worn

Fail 20 Jun 2012 69,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,284 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 48,881 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,703 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,700 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 26,313 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/SF fog lamp glass cracked/broken

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)

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 GGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GGO, 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 GGO registered?

KM05 GGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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