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LV05 KVP

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,897 mi
Last recorded55,897 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 55,897 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 55,383 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 54,996 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 54,662 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 54,656 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,148 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,504 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 51,994 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 49,993 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,851 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,813 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,250 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,918 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 37,729 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,729 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,147 miles

Underside and sills covered, rear pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 29,286 miles

underside covered

Pass 25 Mar 2009 23,714 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 23,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,136 miles

rear tyres low

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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LV05 KVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LV05 KVP, 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 LV05 KVP registered?

LV05 KVP is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is LV05 KVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 KVP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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