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KX05 YXP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,098 mi
Last recorded81,098 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 81,098 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 71,365 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 71,364 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle at 35% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine Warning Light on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 62,182 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 17 Jan 2015 62,182 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 8 Feb 2014 53,671 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 53,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2013 49,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,396 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)

o/s/f cross strut bush split

Fail 3 Mar 2012 44,281 miles

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

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)

cross strrut bushs split

Pass 5 Mar 2011 40,728 miles

front discs scored on inner edges

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner side wall

slight brake judder on front brakes

Pass 27 Feb 2010 35,544 miles

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

unable to check front brake pads with wheels on

Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,625 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 29,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,428 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 YXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

KX05 YXP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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