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KS05 YZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,181 mi
Last recorded150,181 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 150,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 141,996 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 137,542 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 137,542 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 132,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 124,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 124,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 115,567 miles

F/ pads and discs very won

N/S/F spring corroded

O/S mirror glass clouded

R/ discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2017 109,831 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2017 109,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear joint of 2 (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r tyre tread depth low (2mm)

o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 103,877 miles

Offside Rear getting closes to the wear indicator

Pass 24 Mar 2015 91,795 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 86,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 86,800 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 79,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,012 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,816 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,109 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,259 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 47,516 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,607 miles

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

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 YZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YZZ, 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 YZZ registered?

KS05 YZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is KS05 YZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 YZZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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