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OE05 KHD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

98,913 mi
Last recorded98,913 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 KHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 98,913 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer box corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2025 98,913 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s severely corroded on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 98,371 miles

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 98,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2023 94,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 92,861 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 91,983 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 91,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 91,522 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 89,877 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 87,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 87,258 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 83,417 miles

o/s windscreen scratched

Fail 9 Jun 2017 83,416 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s windscreen scratched

Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,726 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 72,579 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Fail 4 Jun 2014 68,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,251 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,601 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 60,601 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,147 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 56,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 48,261 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 48,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 40,454 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,718 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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OE05 KHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 OE05 KHD, 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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OE05 KHD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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