MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,341 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf/osf in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at offside rear . (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers & under-trays fitted .
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & nearside front most rubbers . (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & nearside . (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort requirement performance just met , it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair .
Offside & nearside rear brake backing plates corroded .
Offside & nearside rear passenger doors not opening from inside vehicle .
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Front most arm . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside . (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion advancing . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper & lower suspension arms at offside & nearside rear has advanced corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle bonnet landing panel corroded not excessive .
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at offside rear . (1.1.11 (c))
Engine covers & under-trays fitted .
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & nearside front most rubbers . (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & nearside . (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake low effort requirement performance just met , it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair .
Offside & nearside rear brake backing plates corroded .
Offside & nearside rear passenger doors not opening from inside vehicle .
Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Front most arm . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside . (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion advancing . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper & lower suspension arms at offside & nearside rear has advanced corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle bonnet landing panel corroded not excessive .
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
centre exh bracket corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
centre exh bracket corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise wheel alignment
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KM05 XBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XBD, 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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KM05 XBD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2005.
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