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KY05 HNM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,996 mi
Last recorded129,996 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 HNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 129,996 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 129,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 108,445 miles

Centre rear exhaust mounting corroded / fractured

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 108,445 miles

Centre rear exhaust mounting corroded / fractured

Pass 14 Mar 2011 90,128 miles

E.S.P WARNING LAMP ON.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,431 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,189 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,145 miles

n/s front tyre bald outer edge & close to limit

Fail 27 Mar 2008 34,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s front tyre bald outer edge & close to limit

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 HNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY05 HNM, 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 HNM registered?

KY05 HNM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KY05 HNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY05 HNM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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