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KP05 XRX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,692 mi
Last recorded125,692 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 125,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 125,692 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR MOST ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 121,609 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 121,574 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 114,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front rack end has slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front rack end has slight play

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill trims fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 107,193 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,979 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ((BOTH)) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated but not excessively (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ((BOTH)) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ((BOTH)) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 101,740 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ((BOTH)) (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated but not excessively (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ((BOTH)) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ((BOTH)) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 94,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Just starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish at the base (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Just starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 94,271 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Just starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish at the base (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Just starting to perish (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 94,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,138 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 76,460 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 67,759 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 59,124 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 50,650 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 50,648 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 45,709 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 45,709 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre worn to 3-3.5mm

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 25,227 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 XRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XRX, 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 XRX registered?

KP05 XRX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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