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KR05 KVK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,083 mi
Last recorded104,083 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 KVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,083 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2019 104,083 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2018 100,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,652 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,271 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 93,978 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake pad wear sensor broken (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2016 89,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 81,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 78,694 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,208 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 62,001 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 52,427 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 46,996 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 KVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KVK, 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 KVK registered?

KR05 KVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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