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KY05 WCX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,947 mi
Last recorded129,947 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 129,947 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 120,815 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 111,490 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 105,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,986 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 90,955 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

esp indicates a fault

Fail 13 Mar 2018 90,953 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

esp indicates a fault

Pass 9 Mar 2017 85,614 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,746 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,609 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 69,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,716 miles

small cracking in offside rear and nearside front tyres

Fail 21 Feb 2014 60,703 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

small cracking in offside rear and nearside front tyres

Pass 20 Feb 2013 53,527 miles

Oil leak

small splits in nearside front inner sidewall

Fail 20 Feb 2012 49,643 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,643 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer wall

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,557 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 44,300 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,023 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 35,053 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 WCX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX registered?

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

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