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KM05 OOF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,185 mi
Last recorded159,185 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 159,185 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 153,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 9 Apr 2018 148,510 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (both) (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside/nearside (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 21 Mar 2017 142,419 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside/nearside (3.7.B.6b)

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 14 Mar 2016 134,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded offside/ nearside (2.4.C.1b)

engine under tray fitted and component tray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 126,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 126,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 118,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 106,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 96,176 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,979 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Apr 2011 85,977 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

A service overdue 1000 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

cut in offside front tyre sidewall

front brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 77,528 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 64,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 May 2009 64,193 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2008 51,425 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 OOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OOF, 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 OOF registered?

KM05 OOF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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