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KM05 JRM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

170,898 mi
Last recorded170,898 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 JRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 170,898 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 168,810 miles

Handbrake warning light flickering on and off

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 168,809 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 163,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Rear both road wheels are corroded

nearside front fog light not working

Fail 7 Oct 2019 163,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

Rear both road wheels are corroded

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 13 Oct 2018 158,618 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Front fog lens damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2018 158,604 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Offside Front fog lens damaged

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

parking brake lever slightly sticking on bringing telltale on

Pass 19 Oct 2017 153,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 10 Oct 2016 146,999 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

engine management light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Oct 2016 146,999 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

engine management light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2015 143,245 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 130,736 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 13 Nov 2013 115,372 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 115,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,716 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,422 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 77,401 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,525 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 57,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 35,429 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,039 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 JRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JRM, 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 JRM registered?

KM05 JRM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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