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KU05 CVN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,350 mi
Last recorded97,350 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 CVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,350 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 84,907 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 84,756 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 76,881 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 76,881 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 5 Jul 2019 69,053 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 56,372 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 56,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 53,197 miles

both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn

Fail 29 Mar 2017 53,197 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,906 miles

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

both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre`s outer edge`s worn

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,316 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,316 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,317 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 33,726 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 33,726 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,416 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,102 miles

both front tyre outer edges unevenly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2008 20,613 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 20,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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KU05 CVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KU05 CVN, 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 KU05 CVN?

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What year was KU05 CVN registered?

KU05 CVN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is KU05 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 CVN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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