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HT05 KMV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,085 mi
Last recorded187,085 miles
Recorded on25 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 KMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2020 187,085 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe, just before rear calliper flexi pipe, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Brake pipe, just before rear calliper flexi pipe, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe, just before rear calliper flexi pipe, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 176,175 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 176,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 169,403 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2017 159,387 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 154,537 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 148,601 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp has poor beam image

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Apr 2015 148,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside headlamp has poor beam image

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 139,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 132,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 132,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 117,670 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 111,596 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 110,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2009 101,418 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2008 86,813 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 86,818 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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HT05 KMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HT05 KMV, 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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HT05 KMV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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