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KV05 THF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,245 mi
Last recorded115,245 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 THF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 115,245 miles

All brake flexi hoses deteriorated

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

EML illuminated

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

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear crash damage

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 115,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All brake flexi hoses deteriorated

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

EML illuminated

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

Front number plate damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear crash damage

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2016 110,667 miles

Oil leaks

Rear pads wearing thin

Suspension bushes slightly perished but not excessive

Undertrays fitted blocking view of components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,270 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 81,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension arms corroded, particuarly o/s

slight bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 29 May 2013 71,120 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 71,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 60,186 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 60,186 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2011 48,874 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 May 2011 48,874 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 41,394 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,840 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,660 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,034 miles

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

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 THF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 THF, 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 THF registered?

KV05 THF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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