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KV05 CUC

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,434 mi
Last recorded106,434 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 CUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 106,434 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 106,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,161 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Protective undertrays fited restricting access to testable items

Fail 4 Nov 2022 97,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Protective undertrays fited restricting access to testable items

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,973 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 94,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 93,291 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 91,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some teastable items..

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2019 91,469 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some teastable items..

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,178 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some testable items.

Fail 7 Aug 2018 86,175 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some testable items.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,399 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some testable items ...

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 79,399 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some testable items ...

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 72,462 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,769 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 67,432 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 67,432 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 61,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 55,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 51,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,155 miles

air bag light on

rear brake pads low

signs of wear to front brake discs

slight wear to front tyres on edges

Fail 13 Mar 2009 39,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

air bag light on

rear brake pads low

signs of wear to front brake discs

slight wear to front tyres on edges

Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

signs of wear to front brake discs

Fail 7 Mar 2008 29,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

signs of wear to front brake discs

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 CUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KV05 CUC, 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 CUC registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV05 CUC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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