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KP05 LJK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022

Central Front fog lamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp glass damaged

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under cover tray/sils/engine/fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lense slight broken

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

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2019 97,874 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 92,352 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 88,978 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,825 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 85,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,625 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 80,624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,922 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,912 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 75,478 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 75,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 71,512 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 61,957 miles

slight side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 51,985 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 51,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 41,918 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 LJK 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 78.9%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

KP05 LJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is KP05 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 LJK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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