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KS05 PZX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022

Rear suspension subframe, brakes paint evident

Fail 10 Aug 2022

Rear suspension subframe, brakes paint evident

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,299 miles

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

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

Rear paint evident underside , subframe, brakes , suspension etc

Fail 19 Aug 2021 122,298 miles

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

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

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

Rear paint evident underside , subframe, brakes , suspension etc

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear corrosion evident rear suspension links/ arms etc

Pass 10 Jul 2019 114,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear corrosion evident suspension links etc

Pass 10 Jul 2018 109,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 103,467 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

slight movement nearside front wishbone

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,041 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 87,872 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,871 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,250 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 70,963 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 66,478 miles

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,934 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 55,163 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 55,131 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,131 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,504 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 PZX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

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

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