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KP05 GZU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,339 mi
Last recorded135,339 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 GZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 135,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 135,339 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 126,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 126,219 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 102,181 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 102,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect badly misted lens , no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect badly misted lens no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,677 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 84,677 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 80,485 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,965 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 72,974 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 66,825 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 66,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,610 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 58,852 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 54,176 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,824 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,105 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 GZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 GZU, 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 GZU registered?

KP05 GZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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