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KV05 HNP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,585 mi
Last recorded93,585 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 HNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 93,585 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 93,585 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 87,266 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,419 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 83,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON INNER EDGE AND PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake back plate is bent

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspension is rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2014 73,591 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 63,437 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 7 Apr 2012 55,040 miles

front tyres on 2-3mm

bonnet catch release handle broken off

minor play in both front suspention joints

windscreen chipped in zone 'a'

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 30,001 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 27 Mar 2009 29,859 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,469 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 HNP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 HNP, 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 HNP registered?

KV05 HNP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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