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KU05 RYT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,949 mi
Last recorded172,949 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 172,949 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight noise from shock/top mount area

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower, front arms, worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 172,948 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front, lower, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower, front arms, worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 166,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower, front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, lower stub axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 157,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear lower stub axle bushes have slight play

rear anti roll bar d bushes and link arms have play

Fail 25 Mar 2024 157,544 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear lower stub axle bushes have slight play

rear anti roll bar d bushes and link arms have play

Pass 16 Mar 2023 146,529 miles

Both rear lower stub axle bushes have play

Both rear tyres wearing very close to designed wear limit

Fail 16 Mar 2023 146,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear sections split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear lower stub axle bushes have play

Both rear tyres wearing very close to designed wear limit

Pass 7 Apr 2022 135,271 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 135,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm lower ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section slight blow in two places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 126,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 126,192 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure top bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint of the two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper loose on nearside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,140 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 120,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 111,180 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 94,445 miles

EML light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 80,536 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 79,687 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,438 miles

Rear coil springs are very corroded

Rear exhaust box appears to be cracked at rear weld

Fail 14 Jan 2016 50,715 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (8.2.3)

Rear coil springs are very corroded

Rear exhaust box appears to be cracked at rear weld

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,119 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 60,119 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 46,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 34,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 31,955 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 29,316 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,121 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,732 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 RYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYT, 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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KU05 RYT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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