MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake Calipers Seem Damp
Front Tyre Sizes Do Not Match Rear Tyre Sizes
Full Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted--lIMITED VIEW
Rear Brake Discs Badly Worn,Scored & Corroding
Slight Wall Damage O/S/F Tyre
Front Brake Calipers Seem Damp
Front Tyre Sizes Do Not Match Rear Tyre Sizes
Full Engine & Under Body Covers Fitted--lIMITED VIEW
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake Discs Badly Worn,Scored & Corroding
Slight Wall Damage O/S/F Tyre
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY05 XLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XLC, 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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How do I check the history of KY05 XLC?
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What year was KY05 XLC registered?
KY05 XLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is KY05 XLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for KY05 XLC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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