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KS05 ZBY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,307 mi
Last recorded162,307 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ZBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 162,307 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 162,306 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 156,715 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 151,631 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 145,599 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 141,126 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 138,488 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking

engine under-tray covered in oil

Fail 13 Mar 2020 138,430 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 135,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,886 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2018 132,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 131,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracking

Fail 17 Mar 2017 130,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2016 129,772 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 129,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 116,512 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 116,512 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 105,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,588 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 94,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 85,167 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,592 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 72,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 55,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges / cut in n/s/f outer side wall

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges / n/s tyre is bold on inner edge

brake pad low warning light on dash

brale fluid is not to max mark

Pass 16 Feb 2010 55,224 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges / cut in n/s/f outer side wall

both rear tyres are worn on inner edges / n/s tyre is bold on inner edge

brake pad low warning light on dash

brale fluid is not to max mark

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,415 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 ZBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZBY, 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 ZBY registered?

KS05 ZBY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is KS05 ZBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 ZBY shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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