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KP05 UCR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

135,965 mi
Last recorded135,965 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 135,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 135,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 133,697 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 133,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 131,358 miles

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 131,353 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,851 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake flexi cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake flexi cracking

exhaust back box has a slight blow

Fail 15 Aug 2018 127,851 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake flexi cracking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake flexi cracking

exhaust back box has a slight blow

Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,177 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2016 114,125 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 114,125 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 106,759 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 98,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,061 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 92,061 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 81,922 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2012 81,706 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2011 74,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2011 74,733 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,597 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 69,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,380 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 57,362 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 UCR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 UCR, 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 UCR registered?

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

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