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KU05 RHJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,625 mi
Last recorded112,625 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 112,625 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 112,581 miles

Head light lens discoloured o/s n/s front

O/s n/s front wheels bearings have slight play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs corroded lower

Pass 5 Aug 2020 108,092 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 108,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 91,996 miles

FRONT NO,PLATE DETERIATED

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 77,030 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 67,489 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 61,098 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust mount rusted & broken away.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,990 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 43,458 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,050 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 38,049 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,743 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 33,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 23,816 miles

front brake pads worn close to limits

Pass 29 Feb 2008 20,585 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 20,467 miles

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

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 RHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

KU05 RHJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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