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KR05 NVL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,869 mi
Last recorded121,869 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 NVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 121,869 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 111,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 105,117 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 105,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 96,002 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under shield fitted to vehicle so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 95,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under shield fitted to vehicle so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,928 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 83,928 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Both rear exhaust rubbers broken (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres getting low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,197 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 71,401 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 57,233 miles

SIDE WALLS PERISHED ON NEARSIDE FRONT AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE 1.6MM TREAD DEPTH INNER EDGE.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 46,289 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 38,333 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 38,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 34,347 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,835 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside body damaged

Fail 28 May 2009 28,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside body damaged

Pass 29 May 2008 21,673 miles

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

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 NVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NVL, 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 NVL registered?

KR05 NVL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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