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KX05 YXK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,572 mi
Last recorded100,572 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 100,572 miles

engine management light on.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 97,591 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 97,579 miles

Emissions not tested over heating. (7.4.B.1)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,854 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 93,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 91,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 88,190 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 85,074 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 76,993 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,812 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,109 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

nearside rear suspension arm rubbing on the spring

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,140 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,103 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 YXK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

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

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