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KV05 UYW

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

215,635 mi
Last recorded215,635 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 UYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 215,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 215,612 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative hand/foot brake does not lock (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 208,527 miles

Nearside door mirror casing insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2019 208,500 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror casing insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2018 204,414 miles

E.C.U. lamp illuminated

Fail 29 Jan 2018 204,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

E.C.U. lamp illuminated

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Jan 2017 197,898 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

various oil leaks

Fail 31 Jan 2017 197,898 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

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

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Feb 2016 184,765 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 169,624 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2014 148,954 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 130,169 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 130,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,191 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 88,995 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 85,068 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 85,067 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 15 May 2009 73,289 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 49,526 miles

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

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

both front tyres are just starting to wear on inner and outer edges

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 UYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UYW, 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 UYW registered?

KV05 UYW is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is KV05 UYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 UYW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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