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KS05 CTX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,700 mi
Last recorded82,700 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 CTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 82,700 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 82,671 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 82,230 miles

EML is on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 79,649 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 79,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 76,453 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2017 73,161 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 70,075 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 May 2016 70,075 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2015 64,470 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 58,983 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 58,983 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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 54,091 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 50,834 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 50,834 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 47,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 41,475 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,475 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 32,632 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 23,806 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 23,806 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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KS05 CTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CTX, 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 CTX registered?

KS05 CTX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is KS05 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 CTX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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