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KM05 XTY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,665 mi
Last recorded160,665 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 XTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 160,665 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 160,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 156,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 150,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 144,929 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 137,907 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES ,front to rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,857 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 125,689 miles

Rear general light corrosion to rear underside and metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2018 119,438 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 107,873 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2017 107,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2016 101,740 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 101,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE WORN (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,763 miles

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

exhaust brkt on centre pipe cracked.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 91,687 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 91,687 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 80,131 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 80,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play in both front wheel barings

Fail 10 Apr 2013 79,993 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,205 miles

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 8 Mar 2012 72,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 4 Apr 2011 57,256 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 57,256 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,951 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 42,944 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,054 miles

nsf tyre wearing on edge

Pass 20 May 2008 28,157 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 XTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

KM05 XTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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