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KV05 CUH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,387 mi
Last recorded111,387 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 CUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 111,387 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 111,202 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 111,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 111,199 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 105,604 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 105,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 98,999 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 91,001 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 91,001 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 78,176 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 73,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 69,305 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 69,305 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 59,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 53,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 49,817 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)

rear registration plate weathered

slight side wall damage to both rear and offside front tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2008 49,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

rear registration plate weathered

slight side wall damage to both rear and offside front tyre

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 CUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CUH, 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 CUH registered?

KV05 CUH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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