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GJ05 KVY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

193,833 mi
Last recorded193,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 KVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 193,833 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 186,619 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 186,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2015 180,309 miles

rear tyre treads low @ approximately 3mm

Fail 12 May 2015 180,292 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

under trays damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2014 173,743 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 173,743 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 158,369 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 141,639 miles

damage to both rear brake hoses probably from snow chains appears superficial but recommend new ones fitted

nail in right rear tyre in centre of tread so repairable

Pass 10 Mar 2011 125,425 miles

engine polyvee belt cracked

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

dpf fitted no smoke detectable

left front,front section wheel arch liner part missing

oil leak from transmission possibly electrical socket front right

Pass 25 Mar 2010 107,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,738 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 85,738 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,809 miles

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

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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GJ05 KVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ05 KVY, 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 GJ05 KVY registered?

GJ05 KVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 KVY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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