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EX05 KVM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,987 mi
Last recorded171,987 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 KVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 171,987 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 165,206 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 165,206 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 153,519 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 143,825 miles

rear propshaft doughnut rubber splitting

Fail 1 Mar 2016 143,642 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

rear propshaft doughnut rubber splitting

Pass 25 Feb 2015 134,465 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/b o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge scrubbed out.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 134,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/b o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge scrubbed out.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 125,025 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)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 124,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 14 Feb 2013 113,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,996 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 108,996 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 103,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 87,529 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,218 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 47,526 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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EX05 KVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EX05 KVM, 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 EX05 KVM registered?

EX05 KVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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