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KU05 YSR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,220 mi
Last recorded76,220 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2013 76,220 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 62,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake slight binding

slight play detected at nearside front wheel

Pass 26 Nov 2011 54,568 miles

slight bulge in o/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,165 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 40,700 miles

nearside front bottom arm inner bush starting to split

Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,925 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 23,971 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 YSR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YSR, 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 YSR?

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What year was KU05 YSR registered?

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

Is KU05 YSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 YSR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU05 YSR have outstanding finance?

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