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KV05 CTY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,447 mi
Last recorded152,447 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 CTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 152,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded , hard to gain effort (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 152,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 11 Jan 2022 143,440 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 142,381 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Dash indicates a warning that the handbrake is still applied when released

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit across width of tyre 245 - 40 - 17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit across width of tyre 245 - 40 - 17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 142,381 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Dash indicates a warning that the handbrake is still applied when released

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit across width of tyre 245 - 40 - 17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit across width of tyre 245 - 40 - 17 budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 125,053 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,216 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,749 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 112,472 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 108,485 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 108,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2013 102,998 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

park brake lever not fully returning to off position and warning light on.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,220 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 96,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,111 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,373 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 76,724 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 69,131 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)

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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KV05 CTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KV05 CTY, 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 KV05 CTY registered?

KV05 CTY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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