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KV05 CVW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,628 mi
Last recorded139,628 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 139,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All, front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 135,280 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 120,678 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlights deteriorated/dull, poor beam image

Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,098 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front aims slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor weeping (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 115,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front aims slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor weeping (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 110,867 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 110,833 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 104,496 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake noisy

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 104,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear brake noisy

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,228 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorated, poor beam image

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 96,735 miles

1.off side front tyre wearing on outside edge

2.plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

3.both rear tyres near legal limits

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,261 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 91,402 miles

Outer sills not fully tested due to plastic covers fitted.

Fail 28 Apr 2015 91,369 miles

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)

1. Outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 88,786 miles

Nearside front roll bar link arm gaiter weak.

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 88,777 miles

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

Nearside front roll bar link arm gaiter weak.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 83,824 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 83,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,911 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,911 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 64,476 miles

advise o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Apr 2011 64,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 56,113 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 23 Apr 2009 44,337 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 39,289 miles

Offside Rear 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 CVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 CVW, 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 CVW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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