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PE05 KUX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

245,117 mi
Last recorded245,117 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 KUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 245,117 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 245,117 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 138,384 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 125,608 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 117,682 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2016 109,182 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,564 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2015 105,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 100,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,544 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 77,400 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 68,884 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,683 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,048 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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PE05 KUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KUX, 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 PE05 KUX registered?

PE05 KUX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2005.

Is PE05 KUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE05 KUX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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