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KM05 XZR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

186,187 mi
Last recorded186,187 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 XZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 186,187 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 171,796 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 157,715 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 142,076 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 136,278 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 136,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 134,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 133,395 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 131,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 129,201 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 127,197 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 124,658 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 121,216 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 116,137 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 110,175 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 100,318 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 100,318 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 82,469 miles

O/S/R brake binding

Pass 28 May 2010 67,409 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 49,569 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,676 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 XZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 XZR, 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 XZR registered?

KM05 XZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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