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KV05 CWJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,921 mi
Last recorded136,921 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 CWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 136,921 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside has some corrosion

Fail 21 May 2019 136,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside has some corrosion

Pass 5 May 2018 131,507 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 129,130 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 121,048 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,086 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 112,086 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 102,699 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,728 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

slight play in nearside front steering/suspension.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 74,531 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 60,241 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,963 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,454 miles

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 CWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV05 CWJ registered?

KV05 CWJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KV05 CWJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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