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KP05 AXH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,938 mi
Last recorded97,938 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 AXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,938 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 97,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 95,677 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 95,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 93,359 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 93,359 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 91,725 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 91,725 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 91,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,440 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 78,811 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 78,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,981 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 69,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,013 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 52,158 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 52,006 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,139 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 43,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2009 33,608 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 26,630 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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KP05 AXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KP05 AXH, 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 KP05 AXH registered?

KP05 AXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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