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KR05 KVP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,202 mi
Last recorded134,202 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 KVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 134,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 126,815 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 115,719 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 115,718 miles

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

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 102,915 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,573 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

Fail 1 Jul 2022 88,571 miles

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

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,205 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre

suspension components+exhaust corroding,brake discs wearing

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,873 miles

suspension components corroding,brake discs wearing

Fail 31 Jul 2020 80,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components corroding,brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,138 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,350 miles

o/s door mirror glass poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 62,586 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 58,766 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

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

Nearside Front Tyre close to limit on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,788 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 48,687 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,525 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,313 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,108 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 35,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,465 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,223 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 27,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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 KVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KVP, 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 KVP registered?

KR05 KVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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