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KS05 PCY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,140 mi
Last recorded137,140 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 PCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 137,140 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 137,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible cant see backing dirty (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 129,077 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,151 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

weasher bottle leaking

Fail 23 Jan 2024 121,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 112,925 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens bronze dark slight restricsion of view (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 112,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens bronze dark slight restricsion of view (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 106,172 miles

Offside door mirror glass opaque dark deep bronze hard to see view to rear

Fail 14 Jan 2022 106,171 miles

Emissions not tested condition rear box pepered and holed blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure brackets broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside door mirror glass opaque dark deep bronze hard to see view to rear

Pass 11 Jan 2021 101,581 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 101,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 91,895 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 91,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords exposed twist in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 86,255 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty on edge up to 20mm in (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 86,188 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bush braking up (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement braking up (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 75,559 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,747 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre near wear indicators 2mm

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,391 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Fail 27 Jul 2012 56,977 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Pass 29 Jul 2011 53,359 miles

front brake pads look low

nearside rear tyre near wear indicators

rear brake pads look low

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,825 miles

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Pass 25 Jul 2009 38,726 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 38,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,943 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 PCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PCY, 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 PCY registered?

KS05 PCY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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