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KY05 XHA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,898 mi
Last recorded179,898 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 179,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 179,180 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 169,616 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 140,969 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 140,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,284 miles

Front front both sides lower arm bushes slightly warnout

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 127,634 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 121,811 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 115,018 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 115,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,205 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,220 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 109,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion on rear brake pipes advise clean and grease

engine oil leak

o/s rear indicator bulb is faded

slight exhaust leak advise remove engine splash tray to locate and rectify

small stone chips on windscreen [less than 10mm]

Pass 28 Mar 2012 106,432 miles

engine oil leak

o/s front tyre is worn to 3mm

rear brake pads are worn close to replacement level

Pass 29 Mar 2011 103,718 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 103,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 97,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 64,344 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 XHA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XHA, 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 XHA registered?

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

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