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PE05 KUY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,267 mi
Last recorded124,267 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 KUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 124,267 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 124,267 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 115,622 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,443 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,541 miles

Not able to test rear seat belts seat folded down

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 101,541 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Not able to test rear seat belts seat folded down

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 87,499 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 87,499 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 82,506 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 77,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 62,225 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,816 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxillary belt cracked

front wipers smearing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 58,816 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxillary belt cracked

front wipers smearing

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 53,147 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,417 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,134 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 42,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 36,793 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 31,170 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 KUY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PE05 KUY, 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 KUY registered?

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

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