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KT05 RZF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,040 mi
Last recorded134,040 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 RZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 134,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 134,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 128,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 118,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 111,109 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 102,326 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 102,259 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel leak in engine bay

Pass 19 May 2016 93,174 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 87,005 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 87,004 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,310 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 65,449 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 43,287 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 43,287 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 26,437 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 26,437 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 23,435 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2010 23,435 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 18,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 18,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,223 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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KT05 RZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KT05 RZF, 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 KT05 RZF registered?

KT05 RZF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2005.

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