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KY05 NRO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,176 mi
Last recorded151,176 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 NRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 151,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 136,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 120,651 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 120,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,025 miles

Nearside Rear light effected by operation of another lamp - side effecting hazard

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front number plate slight cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2018 99,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear light effected by operation of another lamp - side effecting hazard

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front number plate slight cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,337 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 88,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,839 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,115 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner brake disc faces slightly corroded

general oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2014 72,152 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner brake disc faces slightly corroded

general oil leaks

nearside rear tyre wearing low 2-3mm

Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner brake disc faces slightly corroded

rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2012 63,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 53,329 miles

osf tyre worn badly inner edge 225/45/17 91y

rear tyres are worn in centres both worn to 2.5mm approximately 245/40-17 dunlop

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,745 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,503 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,503 miles

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

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

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 NRO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NRO, 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 NRO registered?

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

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