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KN05 KVD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,582 mi
Last recorded147,582 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 KVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 147,582 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 147,570 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 131,844 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes have slight corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Oct 2016 131,844 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes have slight corrosion

covers fitted obstructing view

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,183 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,233 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 101,372 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,036 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 88,426 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,620 miles

unable to fully check under car plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2010 69,620 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

unable to fully check under car plastic covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,568 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 58,493 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,507 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 47,507 miles

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

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

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

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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KN05 KVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN05 KVD, 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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KN05 KVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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