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KR05 HPX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,376 mi
Last recorded171,376 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 171,376 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs / surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits smoke during acceleration

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Play in wheel

Rear Suspension components + Vehicle structure corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2021 171,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs / surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits smoke during acceleration

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Play in wheel

Rear Suspension components + Vehicle structure corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2020 165,271 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

surface rust and corrosion, vehicle structure is corroded underneath body of vehicle + front & rear suspension components

Pass 11 Jan 2019 152,421 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Jan 2018 133,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

under trays fitted...engine...sills

Pass 5 Jan 2017 112,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 96,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 76,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 76,521 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 71,797 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 67,745 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,633 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,383 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 47,151 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 HPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KR05 HPX, 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 HPX registered?

KR05 HPX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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