MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,264 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [ both side ] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [ both side ] (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect [ both side ] (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively [ both side ] (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [ both side ] (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm / rear ball joint excessively worn wheel movement and knock under braking application. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1, rear number plate deteriorating. 2, n/s front headlight pattern starting to degrade.
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))
front o/s tyre approaching limit for wear
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
front o/s tyre approaching limit for wear
Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable slight play in tie rod (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working in wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable slight play in tie rod (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear exhaust bracket insecure
front brake discs lipped/worn
front number plate loose
n/s/f tyre wear inner edge
n/s/r tyre low to 2mm
o/s/f door catch broken
rear exhaust bracket broken/corroded
rear number plate fading
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight play to offside of steering rack end
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KT05 XEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 KT05 XEX, 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 XEX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.
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