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KU05 RXH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

127,834 mi
Last recorded127,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 127,834 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 127,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 115,939 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general under body corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 103,591 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 100,324 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 100,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 95,578 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 95,578 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 90,014 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 84,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,958 miles

undertrays restricting view

Pass 9 May 2018 75,512 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,247 miles

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adiquatly supported.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 61,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adiquatly supported.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,917 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 24 Apr 2013 45,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,386 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,251 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 36,688 miles

o/s/f jacking point missing

Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,665 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,140 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 RXH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RXH, 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

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What year was KU05 RXH registered?

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

Is KU05 RXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 RXH shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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