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KY05 HKG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,121 mi
Last recorded100,121 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,121 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 96,482 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rears and Slight Corrosion to Metal Ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both Rears have Corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Main Metal Brake Pipes Not Seen

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Main Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Binding Slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Main Arm and Inner Bush Worn/Frayed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Arms and Bushes Deteriorated/Frayed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 91,774 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Inner Bush Deteriorated/Frayed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides Very Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles Main Rear Brake Pipes Not Seen

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Inner Bush Deteriorated/Frayed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles Main Brake Pipes Not Seen Plastic Undertrays Fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2023 89,136 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tracking/Braking Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and Linkage Lower Fixing Chafing on Plastic Inner Liner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension Arm Inner Bush Deteriorated/Frayed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles Main Brake Pipes Not Seen Plastic Undertrays Fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pad Near Limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near Limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic Undertrays Fitted Main Brake Pipes Not Seen

Service Brake Pedal has Excess Travel

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 81,149 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight service brake travel

Fail 3 Jun 2021 81,149 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 77,833 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 74,062 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,221 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 69,221 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 53,112 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 May 2016 53,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

gearbox leaking oil

rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 44,131 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 44,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 42,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,038 miles

nsf tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,108 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,836 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 35,836 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,497 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,939 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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KY05 HKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HKG, 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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KY05 HKG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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