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KM05 GSZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

168,520 mi
Last recorded168,520 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 168,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 168,520 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 152,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 134,913 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 134,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 126,857 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 120,737 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Dec 2021 120,737 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2020 113,699 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and read both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 113,393 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 112,595 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Side & Off Side (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near Side & Off Side (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,819 miles

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,412 miles

engine and underside covers obscuring components

n/s and o/s front tyres deteriorated and started to separate

Pass 5 Dec 2014 107,703 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 105,525 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 103,706 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 95,972 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 89,817 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 27 May 2010 82,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 68,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 45,867 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 GSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GSZ, 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 GSZ registered?

KM05 GSZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is KM05 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 GSZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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