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KP05 BJZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,890 mi
Last recorded127,890 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 127,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 127,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 123,280 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 123,279 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2018 120,160 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 112,125 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

covers and under-trays obscuring view

Pass 16 Dec 2015 101,065 miles

covers trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 93,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,571 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,618 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,704 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 62,756 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,920 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,993 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 BJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KP05 BJZ, 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 BJZ registered?

KP05 BJZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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