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KX05 YGG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,894 mi
Last recorded47,894 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,894 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 45,148 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 43,510 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2020 43,504 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,117 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 40,148 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,960 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 35,789 miles

Plastics sheets fitted under

Fail 22 Apr 2016 35,789 miles

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

Plastics sheets fitted under

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,911 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 31,481 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,610 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 29,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 24,843 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2010 23,548 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2009 21,909 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,626 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 YGG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG registered?

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

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