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KS05 HBX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

129,051 mi
Last recorded129,051 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 129,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 126,211 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 121,498 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2024 121,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 118,639 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 116,154 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,946 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 112,946 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 110,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,434 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undershields fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2016 87,033 miles

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Fail 27 Dec 2016 86,922 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 28 Dec 2015 72,314 miles

Child seat fitted NSR

Under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2015 72,314 miles

Child seat fitted NSR

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,162 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 59,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 56,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror/repeater lamp slightly insecure

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 19 Dec 2012 52,927 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside mirror/repeater lamp slightly insecure

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,793 miles

under tray secured after test

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,242 miles

covers fitted to both sills

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 33,352 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,362 miles

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 HBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HBX, 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

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What year was KS05 HBX registered?

KS05 HBX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is KS05 HBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 HBX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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