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KS05 PZT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,436 mi
Last recorded78,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 78,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 78,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 76,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,055 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 76,055 miles

Direction indicator not working n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 71,983 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,568 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 65,790 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 63,182 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

mid exhaust bracket broken

Fail 16 Aug 2016 63,182 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

mid exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,665 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 29 Jul 2015 60,665 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,775 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,991 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r suspesion arm slight corosion

Pass 28 Jul 2012 49,026 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 45,365 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear lower covers fitted to underneath of vehicle

rear brake discs scored

slight gearbox leak

Pass 10 Jul 2010 42,355 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear floor pan covers fitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,789 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 33,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PZT 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 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 PZT, 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 PZT registered?

KS05 PZT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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