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PE05 KUS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,829 mi
Last recorded119,829 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 KUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 119,829 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 118,420 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 114,843 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective showing corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s showing corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 110,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s wearing low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s showing corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,290 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s wearing low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,243 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 100,933 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s tyres wearing low on tread on outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 88,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,190 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 76,488 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,056 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,924 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 56,883 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,781 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,958 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,061 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,963 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,263 miles

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)

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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PE05 KUS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PE05 KUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE05 KUS registered?

PE05 KUS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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