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KX05 YKG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,080 mi
Last recorded125,080 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 125,080 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 125,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 121,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Handbrake slightly down on performance

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 119,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 115,206 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 115,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 111,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,659 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 1 Feb 2019 101,917 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 101,884 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 93,898 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 93,898 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 88,859 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 82,671 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle, obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,515 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

the offside front tyre has deep cuts on the inner side wall

Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,900 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 60,172 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

the nearside front tyre has outer side wall damage

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,653 miles

N/s/r suspension creaks.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 43,093 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,927 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,980 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)

Rear indicators nearly white

Slight play at front wheels

Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,494 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 YKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YKG, 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 YKG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KX05 YKG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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