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KP05 BBU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,941 mi
Last recorded105,941 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 BBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 105,941 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,354 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears cover in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear D bushes slight play

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

Pass 19 Feb 2018 92,469 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes cover in grease

both front to rear brake pipes cover in grease

Fail 16 Feb 2018 92,469 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front brake pipes cover in grease

both front to rear brake pipes cover in grease

Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,596 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,596 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 86,169 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 76,124 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 71,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 65,834 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 65,834 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 60,549 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 53,258 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 53,258 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,722 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,899 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 39,890 miles

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

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

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

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 BBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BBU, 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 BBU registered?

KP05 BBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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