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KP05 LJV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,115 mi
Last recorded143,115 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 LJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 143,115 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 134,163 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 120,954 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 120,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 106,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 88,037 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 71,489 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 61,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

nearside wiper slight smearing

slight play in both sides steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,501 miles

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

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

O/S/F TYRE SPLIT INNER SIDEWALL N/S/F CUTS OUTER SIDWALL

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 LJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KP05 LJV, 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 KP05 LJV registered?

KP05 LJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is KP05 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP05 LJV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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