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KU05 RHX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,438 mi
Last recorded138,438 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 RHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 138,438 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 111,283 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,668 miles

both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white

headlamp washers inop

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Feb 2015 100,418 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 100,418 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 95,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust mounting broken

n/s/r tyre just legal (2mm)

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre just legal (2mm)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads may be getting low

rear road springs getting rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2014 95,903 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust mounting broken

n/s/r tyre just legal (2mm)

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre just legal (2mm)

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake pads may be getting low

rear road springs getting rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,066 miles

plastic sill covers fitted.

slight imbalance on front brakes.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 73,094 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,673 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread (3mm)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,673 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread (3mm)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,615 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted

under boby covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,975 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,386 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 RHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

KU05 RHX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KU05 RHX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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