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KT05 VWH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,493 mi
Last recorded73,493 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 73,493 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 67,896 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 67,884 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2022 62,496 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 62,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn steel arm,uphill balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 57,173 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 56,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 56,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,522 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 53,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 49,829 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 49,829 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,272 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 42,503 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 38,571 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,575 miles

N/S/Rear tyre starting to perish inside the tread patern.

Fail 24 Feb 2015 34,575 miles

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

N/S/Rear tyre starting to perish inside the tread patern.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,722 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 27,047 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,365 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 22,073 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 18,717 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 14,718 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 12,003 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 VWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWH, 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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KT05 VWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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