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KY05 NSO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,253 mi
Last recorded109,253 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 NSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2024 109,253 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 103,046 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,575 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 99,519 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 97,532 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 97,121 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 91,693 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 87,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 83,926 miles

The Passanger Air Bag is swiched off.

Fail 20 Jun 2016 83,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread Breaking up on Inner edge. DANGEROUS. (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

The Passanger Air Bag is swiched off.

tyre size. 205/55x16 v

Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,753 miles

The center Exhaust pipe clam is Fractured.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,329 miles

front no plate starting to delaminate

o/s/f tyre poor condition/worn heavily on inner edge 205/55/16v

unable to confirm condition of all brake pads

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,037 miles

all tyres have 4mm tread

rear pad wear?

Pass 22 Jun 2012 63,422 miles

both front tyres showing wear on edges 205/55/16v

unable to confirm condition of rear pads

Pass 14 Jun 2011 55,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,924 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,457 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on very outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NSO, 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 NSO registered?

KY05 NSO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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The MOT history for KY05 NSO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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