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KY05 XZN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,087 mi
Last recorded78,087 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 78,087 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 76,249 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all arms bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seatbelts not checked filed with stuff

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 74,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all arms bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seatbelts not checked filed with stuff

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 74,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,857 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 68,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 60,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 47,149 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 47,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 245-40-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 41,145 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 38,444 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2454017 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front tyre nail

Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,991 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 24,969 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,304 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 20,640 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,110 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,006 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 XZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 XZN, 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 XZN registered?

KY05 XZN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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