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KM05 PZA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

127,283 mi
Last recorded127,283 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 PZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 127,283 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 127,283 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,627 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

obligatory mirror is deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 121,189 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 116,409 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 109,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 103,182 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 99,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 99,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,749 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 94,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 84,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,752 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

damage to n/s/r tyre wall has been superglued.unable to gauge depth.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 47,330 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 24,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,955 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 21,953 miles

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

tyre readings osf 5mm nsf 4.5 osr 8mm nsr 8mm

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 PZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PZA, 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 PZA registered?

KM05 PZA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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The MOT history for KM05 PZA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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