MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before flexi hoses & above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before flexi hoses & above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn & ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm + cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked & chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn & ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm + cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked & chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded and covered in material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded and covered in material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted all inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted slight damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Road wheel slightly distorted all inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear shockers weak
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front tyres wearing on edges
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KV05 CVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 CVM, 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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KV05 CVM is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2005.
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