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KM05 PYO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,955 mi
Last recorded130,955 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2025 130,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 21 Dec 2024 120,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 111,041 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses foggy

Pass 2 Dec 2022 101,327 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 91,510 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 85,838 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 80,639 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 62,728 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 57,468 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 55,662 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 18 Jun 2014 49,841 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,907 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 15 Jun 2012 41,902 miles

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

n/s front inner tyre wall deteorating

n/s rear tyre small cut in side wall

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,211 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,597 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,994 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 12,533 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 PYO 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 100%.

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 PYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM05 PYO registered?

KM05 PYO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KM05 PYO shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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