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KU05 RUA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,176 mi
Last recorded67,176 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,176 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 67,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 60,970 miles

Gearbox has oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2014 60,970 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Gearbox has oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both the front brake discs have signs of wear

gearbox damp

nearside front tyre has signs of perishing, and wearing on the outer edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 56,695 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both the front brake discs have signs of wear

gearbox damp

nearside front tyre has signs of perishing, and wearing on the outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,255 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 35,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,676 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 29,675 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 RUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA?

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What year was KU05 RUA registered?

KU05 RUA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is KU05 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 RUA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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