MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arms dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arms dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
osr parking brake efficiency low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arms dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arms dust covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr corroded at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nsr parking brake efficiency low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (MARKED) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake effort low
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT LOWER - FRONT ARMS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm. chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
NSR PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated LOWER FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
underbody rear corroded all over
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly slight low (3.7.B.6b)
Oil leak ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r + o/s/r both tyre surface slight out of shape (4.1.E.1)
front wipers slight deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s/f + o/s/f (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Outer Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KP05 OKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 OKJ, 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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KP05 OKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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