MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
corrosion to rear suspension components
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front caliper damp no leaks found at time of test
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside front + rear tyres wearing on edges
both front brake backplates corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
both front brake backplates corroded
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre treads worn very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
intermittent fault with handbrake warning lamp
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear tyre worn to wearbands
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear tyre worn to wearbands
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre tread getting low and worn on inner edge
nearside rear tyre tread getting low
rear brake pads getting low
rear brake pads looking low
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn
tyre warning on
front brake pads looking worn
nearside and offside front brake discs worn
offside front tyre bald on stepped edge
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake pads looking worn
nearside and offside front brake discs worn
nearside and offside rear brake discs worn
offside front tyre bald on stepped edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KS05 LPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 LPK, 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 LPK registered?
KS05 LPK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 2005.
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