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KP05 JTU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,906 mi
Last recorded116,906 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 116,906 miles

Exhaust mounting defective 1 bracket on rear box detached / centre joiner ring cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,322 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slightly worn on outer edge / slight damage on wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2022 90,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall very perished ,may require to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyrs on 3mm

exhaust slightly corroded

rear differential slightly leaking

underside tray fitted

Pass 7 May 2021 87,371 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

nearside wing mirror casing slightly damaged

slight corrosion in rear exhaust silencer outer casing

slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 6 May 2021 87,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

auxiliary belt slightly perished

nearside wing mirror casing slightly damaged

slight corrosion in rear exhaust silencer outer casing

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 11 May 2020 84,655 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2019 79,655 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 May 2019 79,647 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

windscreen chipped

Pass 11 May 2018 73,962 miles

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

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 May 2017 68,916 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 25 May 2016 62,093 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored

small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 May 2015 54,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,294 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,762 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,004 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 29,414 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 25,409 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,962 miles

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

Offside Front 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 JTU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

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

Is KP05 JTU safe to buy?

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