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KP05 DEU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,331 mi
Last recorded204,331 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 204,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 192,641 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

bonnet release handle broken (can still open bonnet)

engine management light is displayed

offside and nearside front tyres are unevenly worn

Fail 22 Dec 2017 192,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear light unit damaged

bonnet release handle broken (can still open bonnet)

engine management light is displayed

offside and nearside front tyres are unevenly worn

Pass 9 Dec 2016 184,936 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 164,024 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front inner steering arms (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 157,358 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 157,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 157,228 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 157,227 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 145,356 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 132,337 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 119,216 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 119,216 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 98,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 75,517 miles

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

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

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 DEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DEU, 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 DEU registered?

KP05 DEU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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