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KV05 ZWH

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,528 mi
Last recorded103,528 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2023 103,528 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror mounted side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened middle arm bent. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected spring incorrectly mounted. (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability fixing bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 103,517 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens is cloudy and starting to affect beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3.37mm of tread. (1.6mm is legal minimum) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens is cloudy and starting to affect beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,993 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 97,065 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 85,598 miles

Sill covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2018 85,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Sill covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2017 73,831 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

centre exhaust mount missing

wipers smeary in operation

Fail 4 May 2017 73,831 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

centre exhaust mount missing

wipers smeary in operation

Pass 21 May 2016 64,431 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 64,363 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 58,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,933 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,276 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 48,994 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2012 48,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 44,181 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 40,080 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,323 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,968 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 ZWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

KV05 ZWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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