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KU05 YTA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,003 mi
Last recorded103,003 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 103,003 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,361 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,053 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 89,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,523 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,230 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 76,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 70,491 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,721 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,261 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 55,367 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,159 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 48,713 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 46,813 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

travel on handbrake just meets requirments

Pass 19 Apr 2008 27,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 YTA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YTA, 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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What year was KU05 YTA registered?

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

Is KU05 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 YTA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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