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KM05 XTZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

91,976 mi
Last recorded91,976 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 91,976 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 91,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 79,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 75,690 miles

rear coil spring rusted both side rear .

Pass 14 Feb 2015 72,578 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 72,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 68,390 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 68,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,523 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on 2.2mm

Fail 21 Dec 2012 63,523 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre on 2.2mm

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,119 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 54,119 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Dec 2010 45,067 miles

Front discs excessivly worn

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

Fail 24 Dec 2010 45,067 miles

Front discs excessivly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 35,263 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,292 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside resr tyre worn to legal limit recomend renewal

Fail 20 Aug 2008 22,240 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside resr tyre worn to legal limit recomend renewal

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 XTZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XTZ, 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 XTZ registered?

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

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