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KS05 OKH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,119 mi
Last recorded66,119 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 OKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 66,119 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 66,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 64,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,817 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 62,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 58,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 55,408 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 55,408 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 52,936 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 52,936 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 50,663 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 50,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,884 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 45,579 miles

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Nov 2014 42,706 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,513 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 35,463 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 33,904 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,707 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,023 miles

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

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 OKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OKH, 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 OKH registered?

KS05 OKH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is KS05 OKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 OKH shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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