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KS05 MKE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,823 mi
Last recorded75,823 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,823 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 72,383 miles

Both front back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,989 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 66,497 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 66,455 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 64,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 61,833 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 58,189 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 58,189 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,726 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 54,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 51,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 48,283 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 48,283 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 44,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 44,813 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,733 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,589 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 36,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,294 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,918 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,716 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 MKE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MKE, 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 MKE registered?

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

Is KS05 MKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 MKE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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