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KX05 YKM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,487 mi
Last recorded94,487 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 94,487 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 94,487 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 91,919 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 91,918 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,597 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 81,363 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,974 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,009 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 73,037 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,465 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,369 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 62,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,992 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inside edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,965 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 YKM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

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

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