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KS05 ZBE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,418 mi
Last recorded153,418 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 153,418 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 146,054 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 146,053 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2020 144,244 miles

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

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

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

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

engine and under vehicle covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

parking brake just passed low on effort

Pass 14 Feb 2019 139,912 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

engine and under tray covers fitted

parking brake just passed brake test. requires attention soon

Pass 15 Mar 2017 126,722 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 117,729 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

rear centre stop lamp some bulbs not working

Pass 9 May 2014 109,834 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 May 2014 109,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 May 2012 103,174 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 103,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 94,909 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2009 84,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 62,527 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 ZBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

KS05 ZBE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is KS05 ZBE safe to buy?

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