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KV05 ZRN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,448 mi
Last recorded108,448 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 108,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 102,902 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 102,902 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 100,215 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 100,108 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 100,108 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MARKED WHITE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MARKED WHITE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 96,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 90,895 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 90,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 85,439 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 79,729 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Inner tyre cut on inner side wall

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cut on inner side wall

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,114 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 68,785 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 68,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 63,716 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,118 miles

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 3 Dec 2010 51,424 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 41,074 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 32,044 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 ZRN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

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

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