MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,528 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has weak damping (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing very low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged but not effecting its operation
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak near transmission box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear very weak damping (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Has weak damping (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing very low inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged but not effecting its operation
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak near transmission box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear very weak damping (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/ ZR 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing 225/45/ ZR 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low and slightly offshape 245/40/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Side repeater not working Both wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose slightly chafed Both rear deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/ ZR 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing 225/45/ ZR 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing low and slightly offshape 245/40/ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))
Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KV05 ZNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 ZNL, 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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KV05 ZNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2005.
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