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KU05 SVW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,042 mi
Last recorded173,042 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 SVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 173,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 167,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 64,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 142,367 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 142,313 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 130,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 115,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 114,927 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,089 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 101,077 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 86,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 73,010 miles

covers under vehicle restrict view of some testable items

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 8 Aug 2012 73,010 miles

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

covers under vehicle restrict view of some testable items

slight play in front wheel bearings

steering knock

Pass 1 Aug 2011 58,468 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 58,468 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,211 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,840 miles

low emissions unable to get print out

vehicle fitted with engine covers front to rear

Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,115 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,725 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 SVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU05 SVW, 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 KU05 SVW registered?

KU05 SVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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