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KM05 WHK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

169,272 mi
Last recorded169,272 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 WHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 169,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 165,638 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 161,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 161,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2021 159,730 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside wiper in poor condition

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 158,863 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 157,440 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 157,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2018 154,906 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 148,470 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 148,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16-v (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2016 134,701 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 124,105 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)

undertreys fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,663 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2013 96,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 81,262 miles

n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,092 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 73,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,137 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,133 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 35,011 miles

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

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

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 WHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WHK, 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 WHK registered?

KM05 WHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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