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KM05 XCR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,731 mi
Last recorded110,731 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 XCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 110,731 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 110,722 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 107,793 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 107,793 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both font to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 100,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both font to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,689 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 88,959 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,354 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 77,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 71,526 miles

nearside side repeater cracked

Pass 9 Dec 2009 65,465 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XCR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM05 XCR registered?

KM05 XCR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is KM05 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM05 XCR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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