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KU05 PZZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,339 mi
Last recorded98,339 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 PZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 98,339 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,875 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,535 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 93,523 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 92,673 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 92,321 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,756 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 84,206 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 76,899 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 71,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 64,037 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 59,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre has cut on side wall but no cords visable

Fail 22 May 2012 59,062 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has cut on side wall but no cords visable

Pass 20 May 2011 51,340 miles

both sill covers damaged

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2010 43,828 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front jacking blocks missing

both sides sill covers damaged

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

offside front tyre sidewall split

oil leak(near gearbox)

Fail 20 May 2010 43,828 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front jacking blocks missing

both sides sill covers damaged

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

offside front tyre sidewall split

oil leak(near gearbox)

Pass 9 May 2009 35,741 miles

offside sill cover damaged,front jacking blocking missing

Pass 14 May 2008 29,164 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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KU05 PZZ 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 84.2%.

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 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 KU05 PZZ, 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 KU05 PZZ registered?

KU05 PZZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is KU05 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 PZZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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