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KP05 DGV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,339 mi
Last recorded176,339 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 DGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 176,339 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 176,339 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached o/s n/s D BUSHES (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 163,974 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 163,974 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front coil spring broken o/s n/s (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 147,552 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 133,542 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 133,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 118,214 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 101,325 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 101,323 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,077 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 82,077 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 79,491 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 71,289 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 62,198 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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KP05 DGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 KP05 DGV, 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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KP05 DGV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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