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KS05 RKU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,517 mi
Last recorded150,517 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 RKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 150,517 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside, Offside ()

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 150,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside, Offside ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 136,618 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 136,618 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 131,414 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 123,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,544 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 113,277 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 106,262 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 106,260 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,543 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 96,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt foremost arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 96,736 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt foremost arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,559 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 84,770 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 84,770 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 79,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,260 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

Fail 4 Jul 2013 72,260 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,804 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 47,639 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,788 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,935 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 RKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

KS05 RKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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