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KX05 YFU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,731 mi
Last recorded160,731 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 160,731 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 160,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 158,364 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 152,714 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 152,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 149,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 145,513 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 143,546 miles

Nearside Steeing rod arm worn

Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,022 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 135,449 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 132,044 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,396 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 123,088 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 115,541 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in n/s/f inner track rod

Pass 11 Feb 2013 105,684 miles

Front camber bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear antiroll bar rusty

v-belt cracked

Fail 11 Feb 2013 105,684 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front camber bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear antiroll bar rusty

v-belt cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2012 91,716 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,784 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front inner brake discs worn/pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,599 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 70,597 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,543 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 49,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 39,382 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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KX05 YFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KX05 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

KX05 YFU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KX05 YFU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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