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KS05 YWE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,792 mi
Last recorded105,792 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 YWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 105,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 101,993 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 98,542 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 96,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 92,388 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 89,531 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 24 Jan 2018 89,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,844 miles

N/S/R brake has slight bind

N/S/R outer brake pad quite low

Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,221 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,633 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,786 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 81,779 miles

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

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

Deep cut on O/S/F side wall of tyre & wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,609 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 74,660 miles

O/s tailbox hanger detached.

O/s/f tyre outer sidewall split.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 66,736 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,736 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 44,322 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 27,523 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 27,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS05 YWE registered?

KS05 YWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is KS05 YWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 YWE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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