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KM05 TTY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,041 mi
Last recorded156,041 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 TTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 156,041 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 148,683 miles

general body damage

rear suspension coil springs rusted

Fail 1 Oct 2021 148,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

general body damage

rear suspension coil springs rusted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 140,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 130,945 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,370 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 109,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 99,623 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Offside Front Tyre has outer and inner edge worn.

Offside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage

Fail 28 Sep 2016 99,623 miles

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

Front Number plate cracked

Offside Front Tyre has outer and inner edge worn.

Offside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,112 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 93,112 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 78,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 78,298 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 71,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre cut outer wall

Rear springs rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall and both fronts wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2010 50,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs worn and slight pitting

nearside front tyre cut in wall and rim damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,984 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2009 39,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2008 28,030 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 TTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TTY, 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 TTY registered?

KM05 TTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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