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KV05 GWP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,217 mi
Last recorded114,217 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 114,217 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 114,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 100,332 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 91,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 86,612 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 79,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 May 2019 79,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,930 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR OUTER EDGE

Fail 19 Apr 2018 74,930 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE WEAR OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2017 70,917 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2016 67,093 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Fail 26 May 2016 67,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17 Dunlop sp sport01 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r17 Dunlop sp sport01 (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,695 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 61,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 56,002 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 56,000 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,519 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,222 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,060 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2008 21,416 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,416 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 GWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GWP, 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 GWP registered?

KV05 GWP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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