MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearward (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Aux belt badly cracked / perished.
Both brake back plates badly rusted -part missing (front)
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both front brake back plates badly coroded / part missing.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
front brake disc bake plate corroded
outer sill covers and under trays obscuring some under side components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
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KV05 TGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 TGU, 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 TGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.
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