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KM05 THK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,389 mi
Last recorded137,389 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 137,389 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Both wings slightly corroded

Underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2025 131,948 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 104,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 97,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 92,088 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2021 92,088 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 88,136 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 80,938 miles

Offside Front coil spring end broken but still located on seating

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,245 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 57,245 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 55,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 53,277 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 50,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,777 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,804 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

outer wall of both rear tyres cracking

testable items hidden by under tray

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,369 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 39,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 28 May 2009 36,882 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,969 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 THK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 THK, 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 THK registered?

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

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