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KM05 TWV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,597 mi
Last recorded73,597 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 TWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,597 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 70,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,705 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,677 miles

No measurable level of smoke emitted

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

rear brake pads wearing thin advise replacement

Pass 12 Oct 2016 60,772 miles

underbody trays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2016 60,764 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,831 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 55,803 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 51,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,337 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,495 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 36,794 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,106 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,187 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2010 22,659 miles

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

osf and nsf tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2009 21,428 miles

osf and nsf tyres wearing on inside and outside edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,406 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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KM05 TWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KM05 TWV, 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 KM05 TWV registered?

KM05 TWV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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The MOT history for KM05 TWV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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