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KM05 TKZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

106,972 mi
Last recorded106,972 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 106,972 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 98,947 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 94,183 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 87,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,317 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,071 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and has cuts in tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit and worn smooth on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and has deep cut in tread

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,221 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,434 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,682 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 50,228 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 43,456 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

park brake nearing maximum travel

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,665 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 37,657 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,249 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,249 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP BULB INSECURE CLIP MISSING

PARKING BRAKE TRAVEL LONG

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 TKZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

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

Is KM05 TKZ safe to buy?

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