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KU05 PZK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,113 mi
Last recorded109,113 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 PZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 109,113 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,357 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 102,357 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 98,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 92,218 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,743 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 80,726 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 75,581 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 75,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 70,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 65,182 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 65,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,424 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 57,415 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 47,994 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 47,980 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light is on

Pass 5 Mar 2008 31,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KU05 PZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KU05 PZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KU05 PZK?

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What year was KU05 PZK registered?

KU05 PZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is KU05 PZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 PZK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU05 PZK have outstanding finance?

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