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KM05 TKX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

67,091 mi
Last recorded67,091 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 67,091 miles

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 67,091 miles

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 65,328 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 63,917 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 62,669 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 62,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working On the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working On the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 61,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 59,792 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 58,950 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 55,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 52,945 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 52,830 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative door mirror tell tale not working (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 20 May 2017 50,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 47,016 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 47,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2015 44,569 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 44,569 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 41,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 38,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,298 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 34,012 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 31,092 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 28,753 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 25,813 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 TKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

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

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