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KS05 DVF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,830 mi
Last recorded124,830 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 DVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 124,830 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 118,135 miles

Front both front head lights slightly clouded but still have pattern

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre very close to limit

Fail 2 Aug 2019 118,135 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front both front head lights slightly clouded but still have pattern

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre very close to limit

Pass 14 Jul 2018 108,541 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 108,540 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 101,630 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,700 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,174 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 70,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,854 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake requires attention

rear back up lamp on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,511 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 52,511 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake requires attention

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,869 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,159 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,506 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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KS05 DVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KS05 DVF, 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 KS05 DVF registered?

KS05 DVF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is KS05 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 DVF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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