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KY05 XLD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,751 mi
Last recorded126,751 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 XLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2020 126,751 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 124,711 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 124,707 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust support broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,150 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre showing sidewall damage consistent with tyre being run at low pressure

Offside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust hanger broken, system still adequately supprted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 123,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre showing sidewall damage consistent with tyre being run at low pressure

Offside Front tyre damaged on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust hanger broken, system still adequately supprted

Pass 16 Feb 2017 117,993 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 117,985 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 178,508 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 178,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 103,925 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 96,695 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,320 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 79,124 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,768 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,605 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,476 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 XLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

KY05 XLD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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