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KD05 VDE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,691 mi
Last recorded112,691 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 VDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 112,691 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 112,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 102,358 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 102,358 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

nsr tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,874 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 87,133 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 83,146 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 83,114 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,757 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 VDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KD05 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

KD05 VDE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is KD05 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD05 VDE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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