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144,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working door mirror bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear [boomerang ]arm ,and inner bush separated from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre box split and blowing,and centre support bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear box is cracked in 2 places and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on inner wear bar limit of 1.6mm at 1.64mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt middle arm boot is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner wear bar below limit of 1.6mm at 1.31mm....[205/55/r16] (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle rear box is cracked in 2 places and slightly blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on inner wear bar limit of 1.6mm at 1.64mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
undertrays fitted
Covers fitted obscuring some items of test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
covers fitted obscuring some items of test
under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some items of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some items of test
both front tyres wearing inner edge
under trays fitted obscuring some items of test
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing inner edge
rear heat shield insecure
under trays fitted obscuring some items of test
Both front tyres wearing on edges.
Lower Under trays fitted obscuring testable items.
Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres are wearing on inside edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm
o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm
Nail in nearside rear tyre
engine light on
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
engine light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs rusted
rear brake discs rusted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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KX05 YWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 YWE, 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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KX05 YWE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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