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KR05 NVG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,181 mi
Last recorded106,181 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 NVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 106,181 miles

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 15 Sep 2017 106,181 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,680 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 97,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb insecure (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,215 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 28 Oct 2015 91,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,613 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 82,298 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,298 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 79,310 miles

both front wipers smeary

Fail 12 Jun 2013 79,303 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

both front wipers smeary

Pass 14 Jun 2012 76,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smeary

Pass 2 Jun 2011 70,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn/lipped

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2010 66,141 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 55,677 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,876 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 42,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres close to legal limit

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 NVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVG, 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 NVG registered?

KR05 NVG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is KR05 NVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 NVG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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