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MA05 KYE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,866 mi
Last recorded127,866 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 KYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 127,866 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,333 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 119,069 miles

both rear inner d bushes have slight play

Fail 4 May 2016 119,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

both rear inner d bushes have slight play

Pass 17 Apr 2015 114,857 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 108,513 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 100,120 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine check light illuminated

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2012 96,925 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 84,101 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,596 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 79,596 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,509 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 KYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA05 KYE, 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 KYE registered?

MA05 KYE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is MA05 KYE safe to buy?

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