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KS05 RKK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,219 mi
Last recorded86,219 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 86,219 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2018 81,274 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2018 81,257 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 77,153 miles

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

eml on

Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,581 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Pass 16 May 2015 69,462 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 66,700 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 66,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,981 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,334 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres are worn on the inner & outer edges + deep cuts

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,408 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,903 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,671 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 RKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RKK, 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 RKK registered?

KS05 RKK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is KS05 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 RKK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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