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KC05 VVN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,311 mi
Last recorded147,311 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 VVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 147,311 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 147,310 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)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 140,730 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 135,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad wear indicator warning light is on

Pass 21 Jan 2012 131,545 miles

Nearside front tyre has worn edges.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 116,838 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,662 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,840 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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KC05 VVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

KC05 VVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is KC05 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC05 VVN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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