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KP05 YMS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

133,730 mi
Last recorded133,730 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 133,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 131,596 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 127,446 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 121,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 117,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 117,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit,,0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 110,944 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 110,944 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,718 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 102,718 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 99,105 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,674 miles

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tyres all cracking

Fail 31 Aug 2016 97,653 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

tyres all cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2015 89,729 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,980 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge/side wall slight worn

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,978 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,784 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 45,746 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 34,528 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 34,528 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,606 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,302 miles

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

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

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 YMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

KP05 YMS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is KP05 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 YMS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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