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KM05 PZB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,417 mi
Last recorded152,417 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 PZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 152,417 miles

Central Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jun 2017 152,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Central Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2016 142,139 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Nov 2015 119,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 111,326 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 111,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 107,064 miles

advise brake wear indicater on

advise wear lip on all brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,582 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 93,490 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 77,393 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres approaching wear limit

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,635 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 53,967 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,779 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 PZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PZB, 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 PZB registered?

KM05 PZB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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