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KP05 OCK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

215,193 mi
Last recorded215,193 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 215,193 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine bay and underside covers fitted

n/s headlamp image poor

parking brake efficiency 17%. minimum 16%.

rear number plate lights dull

Fail 1 Aug 2019 215,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

engine bay and underside covers fitted

n/s headlamp image poor

parking brake efficiency 17%. minimum 16%.

rear number plate lights dull

Pass 17 Aug 2018 207,193 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 206,891 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 194,067 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 181,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 168,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 152,330 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 152,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 149,087 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 141,423 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 141,423 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 128,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 114,350 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 98,213 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 98,213 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 83,962 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 65,644 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 OCK 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 OCK, 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 OCK registered?

KP05 OCK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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