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KV05 ZRP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

60,732 mi
Last recorded60,732 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ZRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 60,732 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Aug 2024 59,029 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 11 Aug 2023 57,660 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,210 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 6 Aug 2021 52,646 miles

under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 20 Aug 2020 50,404 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay and underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,415 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 5 Jun 2018 48,556 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components.

Pass 30 May 2017 46,150 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Fail 30 May 2017 46,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 24 May 2016 43,710 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Fail 24 May 2016 43,710 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 34,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 32,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,959 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2010 27,477 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)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 25,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,415 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 20,968 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 20,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV05 ZRP registered?

KV05 ZRP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is KV05 ZRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV05 ZRP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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