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KP05 YNY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

199,304 mi
Last recorded199,304 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 YNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 199,304 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner track rod slight play

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner track rod slight play

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 193,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 188,537 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens smashed.

Fail 21 May 2018 188,525 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp lens smashed.

Pass 23 May 2017 185,847 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken.

Fail 23 May 2017 185,847 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 182,450 miles

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

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked.

Fail 4 Jun 2016 182,450 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front washer jet partially blocked.

Pass 15 May 2015 175,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 160,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 24 May 2013 142,711 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 123,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate damaged

Pass 19 May 2011 103,344 miles

front no. plate cracked, still legible at present

Pass 22 May 2010 81,947 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 81,947 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 62,436 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 43,784 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 YNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

KP05 YNY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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