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KM05 TGK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,645 mi
Last recorded191,645 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 191,645 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 178,571 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 163,733 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 151,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 151,202 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 137,620 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 137,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 132,039 miles

E:M:L Light on.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket broken off.

Fail 11 Jun 2015 131,992 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

E:M:L Light on.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket broken off.

Pass 21 May 2014 124,013 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 20 May 2014 124,009 miles

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

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)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front tyres worn on outer edges.

o/s/f fog light out

Pass 29 May 2013 114,266 miles

1 of rear exhaust brackets corroded and broken loose.

slight play in n/s front lower arm (rear of 2).

Fail 20 May 2013 114,097 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1 of rear exhaust brackets corroded and broken loose.

slight play in n/s front lower arm (rear of 2).

Pass 31 May 2012 100,315 miles

grab on both front brakes.

lazy parking brake.

Pass 24 May 2011 84,191 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 84,191 miles

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

lazy n/s parking brake.

Pass 20 May 2010 70,913 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 55,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 55,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 41,708 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 41,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 TGK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TGK, 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 TGK registered?

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

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