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KM05 XBD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,341 mi
Last recorded77,341 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 XBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,341 miles

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))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 77,339 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 52,042 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 52,042 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 51,024 miles

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 .

Fail 27 Aug 2019 84,035 miles

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 .

Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,667 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 37,937 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 37,937 miles

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,048 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 36,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,840 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 33,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 32,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre exh bracket corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 32,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 25,721 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 25,721 miles

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)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 21,872 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 18,336 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 18,336 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 13,846 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,447 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 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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