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KR05 HPV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

214,654 mi
Last recorded214,654 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 HPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 214,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Fail 13 Nov 2025 214,652 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both the nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2024 208,216 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 208,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 197,935 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 197,931 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 186,393 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 186,301 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 175,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 175,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 162,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 161,206 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 159,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 154,913 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 144,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 140,096 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 13,250 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 130,211 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 123,339 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 111,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 111,839 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 103,910 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 95,758 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 85,141 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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KR05 HPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR05 HPV registered?

KR05 HPV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is KR05 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 HPV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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