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KM05 THU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,499 mi
Last recorded84,499 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 84,499 miles

Nearside Front body wing slightly damaged

front headlamps upper holders broken but headlamps still secure

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2016 78,631 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side headlight bracket broken but still secure

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

Off side front tyre worn out

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 61,509 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 61,509 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 40,020 miles

door sill covers fitted

under shields fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,934 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 29,612 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 THU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 THU, 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 THU registered?

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

Is KM05 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 THU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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