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KX05 YVD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

181,376 mi
Last recorded181,376 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 YVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 181,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Dec 2017 181,050 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management light on.

Fail 2 Dec 2017 180,652 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 171,283 miles

E.M.L on

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 171,283 miles

E.M.L on

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 159,686 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides D bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn low

nail offside front tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2014 143,848 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 127,064 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 121,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 115,348 miles

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

all pads low

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Aug 2010 110,403 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 88,507 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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KX05 YVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KX05 YVD, 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 KX05 YVD registered?

KX05 YVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KX05 YVD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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