MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Road wheel slightly distorted nearside rear (and hairline crack)
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and hair line crack (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and hair line crack (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect defused, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish/crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish/crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish/crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish/crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front door mirror discolored
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front door mirror discolored
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front tyres badly worn edges
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
both front tyres badly worn edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KP05 BJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 BJU, 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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KP05 BJU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2005.
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