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KP05 DDO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

86,769 mi
Last recorded86,769 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 DDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 86,769 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 85,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 81,219 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 71,853 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 67,173 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,903 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 62,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40x17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40x17 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 58,131 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 58,129 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 55,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyrs has cuts but no cord/ply could be seen

Pass 29 Jul 2011 35,257 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 29 Jul 2011 35,257 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2010 26,572 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 26,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

offside rear tyre inner side wall starting to crack

Pass 25 Jul 2009 19,965 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 19,957 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 DDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP05 DDO registered?

KP05 DDO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is KP05 DDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 DDO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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