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KV05 TKY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,325 mi
Last recorded82,325 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,325 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,257 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 81,683 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 81,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,015 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,364 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 80,364 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 80,358 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 78,611 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 77,504 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,800 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 76,797 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,133 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 76,131 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 75,309 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,309 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,661 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,122 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 51,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Nov 2008 41,176 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 TKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TKY, 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 TKY registered?

KV05 TKY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is KV05 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 TKY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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