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KC05 KBV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,615 mi
Last recorded142,615 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 KBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 142,615 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 142,615 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 137,418 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 131,691 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 124,216 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,866 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 90,996 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 71,123 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 53,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,418 miles

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

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

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

both sills and underside of vehicle covered

nearside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall not to cords

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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KC05 KBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KC05 KBV, 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 KC05 KBV registered?

KC05 KBV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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