MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,528 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Sill covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
both front tyres worn on outer edges
centre exhaust mount missing
wipers smeary in operation
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
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside 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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KV05 ZWH is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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