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KS05 DJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

116,832 mi
Last recorded116,832 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 116,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,762 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 115,762 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,220 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 112,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 110,302 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 108,447 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 107,420 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 105,452 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 99,077 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 99,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 86,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,497 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 69,377 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 60,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,426 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,286 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 24,796 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,191 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 DJX 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 90.5%.

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 KS05 DJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS05 DJX?

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What year was KS05 DJX registered?

KS05 DJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2005.

Is KS05 DJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 DJX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS05 DJX have outstanding finance?

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