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KS05 ZCJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

323,800 mi
Last recorded323,800 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 ZCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 323,800 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 296,815 miles

Covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front tyre inner & outer edges stepped

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Offside Front tyre inner edge stepped

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2021 296,815 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Covers/under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all testable components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

Nearside Front tyre inner & outer edges stepped

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Offside Front tyre inner edge stepped

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge slightly stepped

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 260,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyre inner edges stepped n/s & o/s

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Fail 20 May 2020 260,636 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyre inner edges stepped n/s & o/s

Nearside Front anti roll bar link bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2019 221,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar bushes n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link rubbers n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 14 May 2018 182,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 144,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

rear brakes 22% imballanced

rear flexy hoses deteriorated

rear springs not fully visable

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2016 106,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,579 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 88,988 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 83,421 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 83,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,477 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,710 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 60,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,653 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 41,913 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 36,142 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 ZCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

KS05 ZCJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is KS05 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 ZCJ 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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