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KV05 ZNL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,528 mi
Last recorded95,528 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,528 miles

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))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 95,527 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 93,882 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 89,833 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 89,833 miles

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))

Pass 26 May 2017 87,103 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 83,735 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,764 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,491 miles

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,569 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 60,569 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 51,456 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2009 39,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 31,062 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 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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What year was KV05 ZNL registered?

KV05 ZNL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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