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KR05 VCZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

158,820 mi
Last recorded158,820 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 158,820 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 May 2026 158,820 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2026 158,016 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 158,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 155,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 153,170 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 153,170 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to dangerous condition of N/S/F Shock absorber (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2023 150,255 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 144,416 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 136,767 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 136,767 miles

Central Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 134,329 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 129,917 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 129,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 126,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 125,204 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 121,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 116,198 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust section has corrosion to outer skin

Pass 5 Dec 2013 112,720 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 111,117 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 99,235 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 85,844 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 74,048 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 73,991 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 47,804 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 47,770 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 VCZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

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

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