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KR05 NVC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,771 mi
Last recorded72,771 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 NVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,771 miles

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

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

Offside Front shocker corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded + rear arms corroded + rear drive shafts corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 72,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front shocker corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded + rear arms corroded + rear drive shafts corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,590 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2018 68,830 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 22 Nov 2017 66,875 miles

untrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 64,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2016 64,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 60,676 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,362 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 53,391 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 48,892 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 44,041 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,059 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,956 miles

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

dent in boot lid

Pass 7 Jun 2008 22,655 miles

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

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 NVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

KR05 NVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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