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KV05 ZPT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,100 mi
Last recorded139,100 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 139,100 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 133,467 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 133,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 126,336 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 126,313 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2013 119,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 119,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 106,188 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 89,261 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 77,764 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 60,450 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 60,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 42,359 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 ZPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPT, 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 ZPT registered?

KV05 ZPT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KV05 ZPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 ZPT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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