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KY05 XHW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,909 mi
Last recorded122,909 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 122,909 miles

Both headlight beam images poor

Pass 31 Oct 2022 117,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HAS A SCROW IN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 117,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HAS A SCROW IN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 113,322 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 109,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 109,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,756 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 104,976 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 100,954 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 95,711 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 95,703 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 90,265 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2014 84,284 miles

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

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

nearside front mirror slightly insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2013 77,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,948 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,560 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,474 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,668 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 42,041 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 XHW 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 84.2%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

KY05 XHW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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