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KR05 GZE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,670 mi
Last recorded120,670 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 GZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 120,670 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 120,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 115,741 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 115,741 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 108,107 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Fail 6 Feb 2020 108,107 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Fail 4 Feb 2020 108,104 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator WEAR INDICATOR SENSOR MISSING OFFSIDE FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHTS LENSES (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEAD LIGHT LENS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure BRACKETS BROKE (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached MIDDLE SECTION SPLIT,,REAR SILENCER MOUNTING BRACKET CORRODED OFF (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 107,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 96,329 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 96,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,040 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 15 Jun 2016 91,040 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 18 Jun 2015 88,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 83,377 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 75,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,242 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 67,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 63,285 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 63,285 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front fog lamp lens but no sharp edges

Pass 27 May 2008 47,740 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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KR05 GZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KR05 GZE, 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 KR05 GZE registered?

KR05 GZE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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