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KP05 XRG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,357 mi
Last recorded155,357 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 XRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 155,357 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

front brake discs pitting/corroding on outer braking surfaces

nearside rear position lamp not working - back up light on

Pass 21 May 2018 149,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 25 May 2017 146,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Fail 23 May 2017 146,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front windscreen washer has one jet too high

nearside rear tyre nailed

offside front windscreen wiper blade smearing

rear brake discs slightly lipped/worn

Pass 24 May 2016 142,816 miles

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

front windscreen wipers smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2016 142,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint facing up (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

front windscreen wipers smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2015 135,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 135,495 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2015 135,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 16 May 2014 127,413 miles

.........Thanx 4visiting us.........

Front brake pads apear to have worn low (view partially obscurred)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s rear tyre nailed

Rear tyres have worn close to markers

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2014 127,413 miles

.........Thanx 4visiting us.........

Front brake pads apear to have worn low (view partially obscurred)

O/s rear tyre nailed

Rear tyres have worn close to markers

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 113,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2013 113,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2012 102,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,131 miles

Both front wheel bearing slight play

Front tyres are 225/45/17 and rear tyres are 245/40/17, this may cause problem with ABS, and traction contorl, please check with mercedes

Near side front and off side front tyre side wall damaged

Near side inner wheel arch insecure

Off side rear seat belt not tested, child seat clamp fitted

Under bonnet water drains need clearing

Fail 13 Jun 2011 89,131 miles

Both front wheel bearing slight play

Front tyres are 225/45/17 and rear tyres are 245/40/17, this may cause problem with ABS, and traction contorl, please check with mercedes

Near side front and off side front tyre side wall damaged

Near side inner wheel arch insecure

Off side rear seat belt not tested, child seat clamp fitted

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under bonnet water drains need clearing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,154 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,806 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 42,850 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 XRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

KP05 XRG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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