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KR05 KXB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,194 mi
Last recorded89,194 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 KXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 89,194 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 85,813 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 85,802 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 81,005 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 81,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 75,429 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 75,426 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 70,279 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 65,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,399 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,873 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,541 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 44,541 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,493 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 41,486 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 41,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,642 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 35,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,855 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 31,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 25,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,083 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 17,078 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)

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 KXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KXB, 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 KXB registered?

KR05 KXB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2005.

Is KR05 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 KXB shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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