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KS05 YSU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,720 mi
Last recorded79,720 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 YSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2023 79,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Brake wear indicator

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 75,094 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,583 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,846 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 63,840 miles

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired incorrectly fitted (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre in poor condition perished badly also inner and outer part of tread badly worn

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,477 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 59,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 56,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 52,242 miles

nearside rear tyre begining to perish

offside front tyre begining to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,247 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 41,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,094 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 38,094 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,860 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 30,646 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 30,644 miles

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

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

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 YSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

KS05 YSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is KS05 YSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 YSU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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