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KX05 YHM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,562 mi
Last recorded133,562 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 133,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 126,649 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 116,637 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 116,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 109,752 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2021 109,752 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 103,320 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,512 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 101,510 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,970 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 97,087 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 93,675 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2014 82,192 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2014 82,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 73,556 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 57,621 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,171 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,571 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 YHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YHM, 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 YHM registered?

KX05 YHM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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