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KP05 HBU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,060 mi
Last recorded114,060 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 114,060 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 12 Aug 2020 114,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,559 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 102,905 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,922 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 97,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,138 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,898 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,660 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 82,877 miles

EML on

NS & OS Rear brakes binding

Fail 3 Jul 2013 82,877 miles

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

EML on

NS & OS Rear brakes binding

Pass 15 Jun 2012 75,414 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,030 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)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,847 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2009 39,617 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,828 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 26,064 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 HBU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HBU, 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 HBU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KP05 HBU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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