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KS05 CLY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

184,434 mi
Last recorded184,434 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 CLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 184,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 184,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 181,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 178,419 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 175,097 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 175,095 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2018 170,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front, front to rear & rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake imbalance close to limits

offside front brake is the lower effort.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 169,672 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front, front to rear & rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front brake is the lower effort.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 160,123 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front, front to rear & rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers & under shields obscuring some components

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2016 151,613 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 151,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 134,317 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 134,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 125,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 125,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 118,350 miles

slight imbalance at handbrake application

Pass 6 Nov 2012 107,753 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 95,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,703 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 86,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2009
Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,417 miles

Air-bag light on dash

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

O/S rack end ball joint has slight play

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 68,416 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Air-bag light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

O/S rack end ball joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 64,634 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 64,633 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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KS05 CLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 KS05 CLY, 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 KS05 CLY registered?

KS05 CLY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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