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KW05 ZKX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,284 mi
Last recorded201,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 ZKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 201,284 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 189,997 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 165,287 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 143,902 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 143,902 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 114,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 114,240 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front under trays missing

Pass 25 Jan 2014 89,700 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,600 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 73,500 miles

nearside front tryre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both registration plates

front wipers smeary

nearside front jacking rubber missing

offside front tyre wearing outer edge and cracking on sidewall

parking brake travel

Fail 11 Jan 2010 57,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both registration plates

handbrake travel

nearside wiper smeary

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2009 45,405 miles

Nearside 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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KW05 ZKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KW05 ZKX, 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 KW05 ZKX registered?

KW05 ZKX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is KW05 ZKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW05 ZKX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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