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KV05 CVS

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,731 mi
Last recorded145,731 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 CVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 145,731 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear linkage drop arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked. ()

Nearside n/s registration lamp dim compered to o/s but working.

both sides park brake binding on slightly.

engine mil light on but not a fail on this year.

Fail 8 Jan 2020 145,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer both ends. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury trim missing and has sharp trim clips protruding. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached n/s mirror repeater lens damaged and has sharp edges. (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear linkage drop arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked. ()

Nearside n/s registration lamp dim compered to o/s but working.

both sides park brake binding on slightly.

engine mil light on but not a fail on this year.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 141,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 136,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear, (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall but no cords exposed,

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

rear silencer deteriorated.

seat belt warning lamp is on permanently.

Pass 2 Mar 2017 129,268 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens holed, (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted.

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted.

o/s front wing liner/bumper insecure.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 129,267 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens holed, (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

full length undertrays and sill covers fitted.

o/s front wing liner/bumper insecure.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,478 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers, full length undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Fail 24 Feb 2016 122,474 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers, full length undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 114,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre has damage to outer sidewall, but no cords visible.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 114,482 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre has damage to outer sidewall, but no cords visible.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 103,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 103,902 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

srs lamp is showing a fault!.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,856 miles

Air bag warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear light has lens broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 85,853 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Air bag warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear light has lens broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 77,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,086 miles

Rear registration plate started to deteriorate

Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,965 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear registration plate started to deteriorate

Pass 18 Feb 2009 91,181 miles

both front tyres at legal limit!.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

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 CVS is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CVS, 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 CVS registered?

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

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