MOT Status
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169,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both side (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underside corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Underside corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner set (3.5.1g)
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)
brake hoses perishing
nearside parking brake becoming lazy
nearside rear shock absorber becoming soft/weak
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner set (3.5.1g)
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)
brake hoses perishing
nearside parking brake becoming lazy
nearside rear shock absorber becoming soft/weak
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear shock absorber becoming soft/weak.
front number plate damaged.
offside front tyre getting close to wear markers.
rear brake pads getting thin.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KY05 XZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XZK, 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 XZK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.
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