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KR05 KXM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,741 mi
Last recorded105,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 KXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,741 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 105,741 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Apr 2016 104,524 miles

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

N/S rear tyre has cut on the side wall

O/S N/S rear tyres wearing low on a inner edges

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 104,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S rear tyre has cut on the side wall

O/S N/S rear tyres wearing low on a inner edges

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,860 miles

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

N/S rear tyre has cut on the side wall

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,538 miles

chip at bottom of windscreen

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 9 Apr 2014 100,517 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

chip at bottom of windscreen

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 9 Aug 2013 558,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,900 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 91,631 miles

Brake warning lamp on.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 86,865 miles

Cuts in N/S/F & O/S/f Tyre side walls

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,606 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 73,162 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres down to 2m/m

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 KXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KXM, 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 KXM registered?

KR05 KXM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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The MOT history for KR05 KXM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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