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KX05 YWZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

66,819 mi
Last recorded66,819 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 66,819 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 64,000 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres 8 years old.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 51,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres 7 years old.

nearside rear tyre 7 years old.

Fail 22 Jul 2022 51,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear outer,at rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre puncture repair

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres 7 years old.

nearside rear tyre 7 years old.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 47,990 miles

advise nsr antirollbar bush worn

Fail 2 Jul 2021 47,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

advise nsr antirollbar bush worn

Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,986 miles

n/s/r link rod

Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,212 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mount broken

Rear Anti roll bar worn

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,980 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 33,357 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 29,022 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,862 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 20,187 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 20,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 15,068 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 10,847 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,682 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 2,322 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 1,184 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 318 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 YWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 YWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX05 YWZ registered?

KX05 YWZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is KX05 YWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX05 YWZ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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