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KP05 UGC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,153 mi
Last recorded86,153 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 UGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 86,153 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight blow exhaust

slight play in os rack end

Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,785 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 77,785 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,401 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,494 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 62,494 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 57,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 53,198 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,878 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 48,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 43,340 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,426 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 35,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 29,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 23,918 miles

Front wiper blades begining to smear slightly.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,017 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front wipers smearing screen.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 22,778 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,788 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 UGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGC, 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 UGC registered?

KP05 UGC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is KP05 UGC safe to buy?

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