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KS05 OJY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,924 mi
Last recorded209,924 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 OJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 209,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 199,462 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 199,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 187,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 179,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 171,488 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 163,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 156,299 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 156,299 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 147,862 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 147,862 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 143,148 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2014 143,148 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 137,640 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 137,640 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 137,497 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 130,639 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 130,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 123,870 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

srs light illuminated

Pass 16 Jul 2010 113,085 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,082 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,755 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

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 OJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

KS05 OJY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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