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KT05 RUV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

94,981 mi
Last recorded94,981 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 RUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 94,981 miles

Covers and undertray fitted

Rear subframe and other suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2022 92,446 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 89,228 miles

Covers and under tray fitted

Many suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front tyre has slight kerb damage to outer sidewall ply not visable

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 89,223 miles

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

Covers and under tray fitted

Many suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front tyre has slight kerb damage to outer sidewall ply not visable

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 87,294 miles

Covers and under tray fitted

Many suspension components are showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight kerb damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 84,562 miles

Many suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play and dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray and engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,466 miles

Many suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 78,399 miles

Nsf tyre has kerb damage to outer tyre sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

many rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

undertray fitted unable to fully inspect all suspension components

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight kerb damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,709 miles

slight kerb damage to outer sidewall on n/s/f tyre no ply or cords showing

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,154 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 61,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,204 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,887 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,130 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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KT05 RUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 KT05 RUV, 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 KT05 RUV registered?

KT05 RUV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is KT05 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT05 RUV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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