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KP05 YMZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,071 mi
Last recorded116,071 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 YMZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 116,071 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 110,487 miles

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

front nearside and offside wiper slight worn

Pass 16 Jul 2016 107,624 miles

eml light on

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 16 Jul 2016 107,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

eml light on

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 13 Aug 2015 99,415 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 99,405 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,727 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,335 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 78,332 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 65,278 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust system still adequatly supported.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 65,278 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust system still adequatly supported.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,547 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,489 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 27,489 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 YMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

KP05 YMZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is KP05 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 YMZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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