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KU05 SXD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,356 mi
Last recorded125,356 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 125,356 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 120,991 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 116,683 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear handbrake has low effort

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 116,683 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear handbrake has low effort

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 113,554 miles

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,393 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 107,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,793 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,440 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,314 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,003 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,736 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,966 miles

Engine management lamp on.

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 55,246 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 48,040 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,922 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2008 40,852 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 SXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

KU05 SXD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is KU05 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 SXD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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