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KY05 XGA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,810 mi
Last recorded112,810 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 112,810 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlamp lens cloudy

Fail 16 Mar 2018 112,809 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,324 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking & wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage slight play (2.7.4)

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

Park brake rubber missing

Fail 18 Feb 2016 103,064 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking & wearing on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage slight play (2.7.4)

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

Park brake rubber missing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 93,625 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 83,459 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 83,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 1 Mar 2013 74,139 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,136 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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 67,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 67,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,792 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,343 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,685 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 39,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,550 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 XGA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

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

Is KY05 XGA safe to buy?

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