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MH05 KCE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,640 mi
Last recorded70,640 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 70,640 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 70,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,788 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 8 Feb 2019 62,778 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 60,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,477 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,618 miles

Rear rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2015 51,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,012 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,849 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 39,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe mounting corroded, exhaust still secure

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)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 36,441 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe mounting corroded, exhaust still secure

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 7 Apr 2011 31,179 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,562 miles

cover fitted under vehicle front to rear

Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,872 miles

N/S/F tyre becoming worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 15,305 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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MH05 KCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MH05 KCE, 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 MH05 KCE registered?

MH05 KCE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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