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KT05 VXY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,870 mi
Last recorded83,870 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 83,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 81,052 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 81,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 76,961 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, close to rear flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, close to rear flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 76,957 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, close to rear flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, close to rear flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,398 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 58,532 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 58,532 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,765 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 49,765 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,485 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 43,444 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 43,265 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,058 miles

n/s/r tyre has cuts in inner sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 11 May 2011 30,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 25,916 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 25,916 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 21,566 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 16,808 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 VXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VXY, 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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KT05 VXY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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