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KP05 OKV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,843 mi
Last recorded92,843 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 92,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 89,783 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 86,754 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre outer shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 82,760 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 78,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 77,778 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,151 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 74,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Small cut outside wall no cord ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,135 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 70,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,070 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,116 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 63,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 59,699 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 59,688 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 49,570 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 49,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,679 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F, N/S/F and O/S/R tyres are perishing on sidewall and outer tread.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 38,551 miles

both front wiper blades slightly judder

Fail 2 Jul 2010 34,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 34,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 24,930 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)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 24,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OKV, 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 OKV registered?

KP05 OKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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