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MA05 KXS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,764 mi
Last recorded105,764 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 KXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 105,764 miles

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,141 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 88,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 88,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,241 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 80,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,402 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 69,402 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,267 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 22 Jun 2011 63,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 5 Jun 2010 56,895 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,458 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 49,458 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,480 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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MA05 KXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MA05 KXS, 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 MA05 KXS registered?

MA05 KXS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is MA05 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 KXS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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