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KV05 TSU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,692 mi
Last recorded175,692 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 175,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 169,674 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 163,252 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 158,989 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 152,569 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 148,732 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 143,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 133,969 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 132,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,295 miles

brake warning light for brake pads staying on

engine warning light on

nail on nearside rear tyre

nearside front fog lamp damage

oil leaks

slight bad earth on nearside rear lamp

slight exhaust blow

slight play on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Dec 2016 99,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporally sealed poor repair (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2016 99,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temporally sealed poor repair (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 83,734 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 83,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,754 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,931 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 52,285 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,141 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 38,197 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 21,891 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,891 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 TSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 TSU, 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 TSU registered?

KV05 TSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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