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KX05 FBF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,619 mi
Last recorded119,619 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 FBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 119,619 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket rusted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 119,619 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central exhaust mounting bracket rusted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 113,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 98,489 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 98,489 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 77,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades starting to wear, attention soon.

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge. Attention soon.

Fail 9 Aug 2014 77,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades starting to wear, attention soon.

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge. Attention soon.

Fail 10 Aug 2013 55,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Screw in n/s/r tyre

Wiper blades wearing.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 55,869 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Screw in n/s/r tyre

Wiper blades wearing.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,014 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 39,013 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,296 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 12 Aug 2011 31,296 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Bonnet safety catch tongue broken

Front brake discs very worn

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 22,971 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,212 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 9,858 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 9,702 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front 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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KX05 FBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KX05 FBF, 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 KX05 FBF registered?

KX05 FBF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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