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KR05 KZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,666 mi
Last recorded73,666 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 KZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 73,666 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 73,666 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,702 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 68,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 66,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 63,347 miles

Both head light deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,117 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 59,839 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 57,892 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 56,607 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 55,109 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,467 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,472 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,229 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 46,930 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,647 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 42,487 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 39,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,700 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 KZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KZX, 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 KZX registered?

KR05 KZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is KR05 KZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 KZX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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