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KX05 YWW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

201,670 mi
Last recorded201,670 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 201,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 199,043 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 192,274 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 192,274 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 187,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 187,816 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 174,005 miles

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2017 174,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 163,070 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 149,533 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 133,760 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 133,754 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 112,498 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 112,425 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake wear warning light on

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2014 86,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 80,463 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 80,247 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,801 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 11 Nov 2010 59,550 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,550 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 46,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 33,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YWW, 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 YWW registered?

KX05 YWW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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