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KT05 VVX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

111,583 mi
Last recorded111,583 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 111,583 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear springs rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2023 111,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

eml light on

rear springs rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,584 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play down facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 96,131 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 90,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,845 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,072 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)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 81,072 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,989 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,058 miles

O/S/F alloy buckled

Fail 23 Mar 2015 71,058 miles

O/S/F alloy buckled

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,564 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 54,534 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both near side and off side front torque strut bushes starting to split

rear propshaft coupling starting to split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 46,105 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,126 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 36,538 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 13 Dec 2010 36,538 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front brake disc corroded

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 23 Dec 2009 26,201 miles

advise n/s front tyre side wall damage

Pass 23 Feb 2009 18,670 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,122 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 VVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VVX, 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 VVX registered?

KT05 VVX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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