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KM05 TKE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

93,132 mi
Last recorded93,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 93,132 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 92,648 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 92,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2024 85,034 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 85,016 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 71,573 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,667 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 67,473 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,316 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 63,688 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 59,620 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 51,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 51,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 47,594 miles

o/s/f tyre heavily cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2015 47,594 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre heavily cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,867 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 38,949 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 38,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,176 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,415 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 23,864 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 TKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

KM05 TKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KM05 TKE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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