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KX05 YWR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,881 mi
Last recorded118,881 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 118,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 109,690 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,990 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 99,544 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 90,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,004 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Nov 2011 84,894 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,163 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 78,163 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,675 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 71,675 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 68,703 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 68,700 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,882 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 YWR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

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

Is KX05 YWR safe to buy?

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