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KP05 OKM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,829 mi
Last recorded71,829 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 OKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 71,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 69,896 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 69,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut in outer shoulder exposing cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 67,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 67,204 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,439 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket slight corroded

offside front suspension arm balljoint gaiter slight worn. front upper arm

Pass 22 Jan 2021 58,845 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 56,557 miles

1 x centre exhaust bracket broken

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

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

indicator / switch stalk loose

rear brake pads worn? / wearing.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 56,557 miles

1 x centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

indicator / switch stalk loose

rear brake pads worn? / wearing.

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,493 miles

1 x centre exhaust bracket broken

indicator / switch stalk loose

Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,657 miles

1 x centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Apr 2018 50,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint suspension arm as marked, (rear arm) (2.4.G.2)

1 x centre exhaust bracket broken

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 22 Apr 2017 47,080 miles

centre / rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

nail in offside rear tyre, inner shoulder. low on pressure

rear hand brake imbalance, nearside lower effort

Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,672 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded and weak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,115 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 38,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,799 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 24,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,767 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,176 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 OKM 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 87%.

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 OKM, 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 OKM registered?

KP05 OKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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