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KP05 VLC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

152,023 mi
Last recorded152,023 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 152,023 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 151,934 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50 r16 ()

Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 145,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 139,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted covering front to rear

Fail 26 Apr 2024 139,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted covering front to rear

Pass 14 Apr 2023 134,217 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 134,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 120,676 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 120,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 116,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 111,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,789 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 103,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,510 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 91,394 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2017 91,390 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,166 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2016 85,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225 50 16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,520 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 79,520 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 67,783 miles

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

condition of n/side door mirror

Fail 8 Apr 2014 67,783 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

condition of n/side door mirror

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,880 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside mirror indicator slightly damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,413 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 40,965 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,396 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 25,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,186 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 VLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 VLC, 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 VLC registered?

KP05 VLC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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