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KS05 YVN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,805 mi
Last recorded77,805 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 YVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,805 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 77,805 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 71,551 miles

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

advised nearside and offside front suspension arms bushes just starting to split

advised nearside front tyre outer wall has tear but not exposing cord or ply

Fail 26 Mar 2015 71,551 miles

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

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

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

advised nearside and offside front suspension arms bushes just starting to split

advised nearside front tyre outer wall has tear but not exposing cord or ply

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,381 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,368 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 64,837 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,900 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,138 miles

advised both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 31 Mar 2011 58,136 miles

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

advised both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,383 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 Jan 2009 33,950 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 YVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KS05 YVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS05 YVN?

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What year was KS05 YVN registered?

KS05 YVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is KS05 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 YVN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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