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KV05 ZJK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,846 mi
Last recorded76,846 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 76,846 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 76,842 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 75,736 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 74,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 71,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 69,894 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 66,663 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,681 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 62,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 59,087 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 55,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 48,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are perished with age

Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,157 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,929 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 32,723 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,449 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,824 miles

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)

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 ZJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZJK, 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

How do I check the history of KV05 ZJK?

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What year was KV05 ZJK registered?

KV05 ZJK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is KV05 ZJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 ZJK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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