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KV05 ZRA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,030 mi
Last recorded104,030 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,030 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing nearside rear and offside rear , lower arm outer hub bushes have slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 104,030 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing nearside rear and offside rear , lower arm outer hub bushes have slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,054 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm outer hub bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 96,054 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front tyre inner sidewall is split and showing cord (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing n/s/r and o/s/r lower arm outer hub bushes have slight play (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,618 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 88,618 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both inner (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 78,321 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 78,234 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,931 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 53,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,836 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 41,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2011 38,581 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 38,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,550 miles

brake pedal slightly sponge

heat sheild around steering uj slight movement

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 22 May 2009 30,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,686 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 23,682 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 ZRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRA, 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 ZRA registered?

KV05 ZRA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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