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KR05 KXG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,120 mi
Last recorded156,120 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 KXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 156,120 miles

Engine covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Engine light on

Nearside Mirror has slight movement

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Smell of diesel fuel. Suspect minor leak. Further examination recommended as soon as possible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 156,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted, obscuring testable items

Engine light on

Nearside Mirror has slight movement

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Smell of diesel fuel. Suspect minor leak. Further examination recommended as soon as possible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 141,046 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 141,046 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt of link pin (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 125,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake waring light stay on

Pass 26 Sep 2013 111,544 miles

wipers req change soon

Fail 26 Sep 2013 111,544 miles

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

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

wipers req change soon

Pass 28 Sep 2012 97,562 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 97,561 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 81,427 miles

Engine management light on.

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,742 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 72,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 67,763 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,840 miles

damage to nearside front wing.

emmisions to low to record.

oil leak on sump.

plastic undershields fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Fail 17 Sep 2008 53,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to nearside front wing.

emmisions to low to record.

oil leak on sump.

plastic undershields fitted, not allowing full inspection.

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 KXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KXG, 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 KXG registered?

KR05 KXG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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