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KP05 VKR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,353 mi
Last recorded137,353 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 137,353 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 137,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 136,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 133,838 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 133,837 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault esp warning on (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 131,877 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 130,860 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 130,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 126,877 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 126,830 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 121,457 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2018 114,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 110,441 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2016 104,547 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 98,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 92,862 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 87,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 84,281 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,213 miles

plastic covers fitted under vhecile

Fail 25 May 2011 20,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted under vhecile

n/s/r tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 28 May 2010 70,473 miles

NSR indicator slightly discoloured.

NSR parking brake effort low.

Fail 28 May 2010 70,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

NSR indicator slightly discoloured.

NSR parking brake effort low.

Pass 27 Apr 2009 58,200 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outside edge.

Pass 12 May 2008 45,732 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 VKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKR, 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 VKR registered?

KP05 VKR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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