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KR05 BVH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,489 mi
Last recorded110,489 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 BVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 110,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 110,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 102,453 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 4 front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 99,441 miles

rear subframe showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2023 95,722 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 91,021 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 85,533 miles

2 rear tyres wearing very low on tread

rear brake pads wearing low

stone chip in windscreen zone A

Pass 22 Apr 2020 82,700 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,272 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 72,272 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,819 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,677 miles

slight mist around fuel tank area but no smell or signs of fuel leak.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 54,600 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)

slight mist around fuel tank area but no smell or signs of fuel leak.

Pass 10 Jun 2016 47,651 miles

fuel tank damp

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,518 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,685 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,113 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 42,174 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 41,184 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 37,345 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 31,833 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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KR05 BVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 KR05 BVH, 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 KR05 BVH registered?

KR05 BVH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is KR05 BVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 BVH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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