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KR05 VDM

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,999 mi
Last recorded123,999 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 VDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 123,999 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 111,939 miles

engine management lamp on

rear vehicle has collission damage

Fail 18 Jul 2014 111,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management lamp on

rear vehicle has collission damage

Pass 21 Jun 2013 107,463 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 87,448 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 87,448 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 74,387 miles

Auxillary belt deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2010 61,179 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 61,179 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 3 Jun 2009 48,596 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 48,596 miles

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

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

center exhaust flexi joint broken up causing rattle

slight play in offside wheel bearing can adjust now or next service

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,477 miles

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 VDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

KR05 VDM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is KR05 VDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 VDM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR05 VDM have outstanding finance?

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