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KM05 XBN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,320 mi
Last recorded100,320 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 XBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2019 100,320 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,309 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 91,810 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

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

engine warning light on

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2016 87,395 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,531 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 73,459 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,212 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 58,596 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 51,158 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 44,646 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,843 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,065 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 XBN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBN, 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 XBN registered?

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

Is KM05 XBN safe to buy?

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