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KS05 MHA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,124 mi
Last recorded181,124 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 181,124 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 173,428 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 147,802 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 147,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 133,297 miles

exhaust sysytem has 2 snapped hangers but still secure at this time

very slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 27 Feb 2015 133,297 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

exhaust sysytem has 2 snapped hangers but still secure at this time

very slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,571 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,453 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,892 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,443 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 42,176 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 24,859 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 MHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MHA, 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 MHA registered?

KS05 MHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is KS05 MHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 MHA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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