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KV05 UZL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,744 mi
Last recorded103,744 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 UZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 103,744 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 101,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 98,960 miles

Front under tray covered in oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly Corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective *Advise Att* (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly Corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly Corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective *Advise Att* (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 97,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded; in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded; in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 94,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Quite smooth to edge & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Quite smooth to edge & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission/Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,026 miles

Front Tyres; Both are worn smooth to inside edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 92,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres; Both are worn smooth to inside edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 90,424 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyres; Heavily worn to inside; smooth to far edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Letters deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 86,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres; quite worn to insides

Front undertray quite covered in oil; **Advise Closer Inspection**

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,006 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ Joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,141 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 70,634 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,779 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 65,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,312 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 54,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,374 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,566 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 38,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 31,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,548 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 UZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

KV05 UZL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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