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KP05 UET

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

240,181 mi
Last recorded240,181 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 UET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 240,181 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 240,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 234,482 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 234,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 229,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 222,687 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 213,706 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 213,706 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 203,952 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear drop links o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 192,267 miles

both front wipers soon require replacing

Pass 10 May 2016 174,781 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 154,794 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 143,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 137,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 127,348 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 91,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,704 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 14,361 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 11,387 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 UET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 UET, 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 UET registered?

KP05 UET is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is KP05 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 UET shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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