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LT05 KZV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,846 mi
Last recorded128,846 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 KZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 128,846 miles

Offside Front 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 17 Apr 2015 122,053 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 122,053 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 114,001 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 114,001 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 104,221 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 101,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 101,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 90,406 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 75,767 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 73,716 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre treads wearing low outer edges

stone chips screen

Fail 29 Apr 2009 73,716 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyre treads wearing low outer edges

stone chips screen

Pass 8 Apr 2008 70,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre treads wearing outer edges

one high level stop lamp bulb not working

stone damage screen

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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LT05 KZV 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 69.2%.

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 LT05 KZV, 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 LT05 KZV registered?

LT05 KZV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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