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KU05 SVC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,451 mi
Last recorded108,451 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 SVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,451 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 108,451 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,592 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 93,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,693 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,693 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering system lightly rubbing front arm rubbing on shock absorber on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering system lightly rubbing front arm rubbing on shock absorber on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 62,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Steering system lightly rubbing front arm rubbing on shock absorber on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering system lightly rubbing front arm rubbing on shock absorber on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2014 49,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 49,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 44,444 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,423 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 40,413 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,267 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,217 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,957 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 31,917 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 27,055 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,213 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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KU05 SVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SVC, 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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KU05 SVC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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