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KX05 YJF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,291 mi
Last recorded112,291 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 112,291 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,360 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 109,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 106,795 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 102,993 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 97,596 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 97,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 90,007 miles

Exhaust flexi joint damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2015 90,007 miles

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

Exhaust flexi joint damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,868 miles

both front suspension rear lower am bushes deteriorating

both front suspension rear lower arm ball joints have play

exhaust flexible pipe damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2014 84,868 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front suspension rear lower am bushes deteriorating

both front suspension rear lower arm ball joints have play

exhaust flexible pipe damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2012 78,530 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 72,161 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 72,161 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 61,022 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,356 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 47,108 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 46,238 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,238 miles

Offside Rear 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 YJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YJF, 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 YJF registered?

KX05 YJF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KX05 YJF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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