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KY05 HNC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,581 mi
Last recorded150,581 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 150,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 146,208 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2020 141,433 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 137,173 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 133,335 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 129,570 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,226 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,428 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 111,428 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 102,137 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 90,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 76,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 62,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,995 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 52,994 miles

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

N/S front bumper trim loose ( hot glued in place )

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Oct 2009 42,470 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,211 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 HNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HNC, 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 KY05 HNC registered?

KY05 HNC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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