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KX05 YFW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,613 mi
Last recorded98,613 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 98,613 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 98,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,980 miles

SRS WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,980 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

SRS WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 4 Jun 2009 58,118 miles

BONNET SECONDARY RELEASE MISSING

OFFSIDE PARKING BRAKE LOW EFFORT

Pass 22 May 2008 43,530 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

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 YFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YFW, 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

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What year was KX05 YFW registered?

KX05 YFW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is KX05 YFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX05 YFW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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