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KU05 SXE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,969 mi
Last recorded87,969 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 87,969 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,461 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 82,319 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,276 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 79,276 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 76,745 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 71,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 69,430 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 64,497 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 58,812 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 58,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,982 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,783 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,658 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,264 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 30,874 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,119 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 24,005 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 21,889 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,889 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 SXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

KU05 SXE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is KU05 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 SXE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU05 SXE have outstanding finance?

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