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KP05 UEW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,087 mi
Last recorded84,087 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 UEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 84,087 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 84,087 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,358 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 71,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S REAR TYRE VERY LOW ..........EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,565 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 59,303 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,305 miles

Emission test carried out but Diesel Smoke Machine not registering, Very Good.

Fail 19 Feb 2010 54,305 miles

Emission test carried out but Diesel Smoke Machine not registering, Very Good.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 49,884 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 49,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP05 UEW registered?

KP05 UEW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is KP05 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 UEW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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