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KY05 XKP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,395 mi
Last recorded151,395 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,395 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 151,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2020 147,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 142,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 142,297 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 142,231 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rears - advised last mot (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre punctured ()

Nearside Front headlight glass begining to deteriorate just starting to effect beam pattern

Pass 2 Jan 2019 136,182 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear + full inspection not poss due to floor covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 136,182 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear + full inspection not poss due to floor covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 128,425 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears + full inspection of them not poss due to floor undertray (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm + inner shoulder worn off (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in parts + inner shoulder worn (4.1.E.1)

both front disc backplate deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2016 120,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5-3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 120,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5-3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 109,686 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end worn

Nearside Front tyre outer sideweall minor damage

Fail 20 Jan 2016 109,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken both fronts (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front steering rack end worn

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall minor damage+outer shoulder puncture

Offside Front tread outer shoulder puncture

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,331 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,817 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres in poor condition

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jan 2013 81,013 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 81,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,128 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,959 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,087 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 XKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XKP, 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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KY05 XKP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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