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KY05 HKC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,587 mi
Last recorded117,587 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 117,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 102,848 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 102,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 100,461 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 100,461 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,646 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 78,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn bald on edge

Fail 4 Jan 2014 77,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre low tread outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2014 77,451 miles

nearside front tyre low tread outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2013 70,762 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 61,121 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 61,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 51,598 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 42,932 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,083 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 14 Mar 2008 24,089 miles

o/s front tyre starting to split due to age

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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KY05 HKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY05 HKC, 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 KY05 HKC registered?

KY05 HKC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is KY05 HKC safe to buy?

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