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KV05 ZGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

137,405 mi
Last recorded137,405 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 137,405 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn TO REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount broken.

NS Headlamp damaged.

NS Mirror missing.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,422 miles

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

crack to n./s lower windscreen not affecting drivers view.

Fail 21 Aug 2019 82,422 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

crack to n./s lower windscreen not affecting drivers view.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 81,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 80,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 78,067 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 70,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s front tyre treads wearing on edges and starting to get near limit

Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,041 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,006 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,621 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,313 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,950 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 ZGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU registered?

KV05 ZGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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