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KD05 BVY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,793 mi
Last recorded161,793 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 BVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 161,793 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 150,111 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 150,108 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 145,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 137,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2022 137,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 135,125 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 135,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 130,345 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 130,345 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,488 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer edge has a nail

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2019 126,488 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre outer edge has a nail

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2018 123,864 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Apr 2018 123,864 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,548 miles

corrosion forming on rear box

rear pads look low

Pass 23 Apr 2016 118,887 miles

both sides rear indicators starting to discolor

slight wear on both sides front tyres outer edges.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 117,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 115,473 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 112,177 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 98,237 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 92,089 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 82,780 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 79,315 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 55,096 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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KD05 BVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KD05 BVY, 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 KD05 BVY registered?

KD05 BVY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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