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LV05 KWD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,396 mi
Last recorded111,396 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 111,396 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 103,855 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 98,798 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 96,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 96,025 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,039 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 93,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 91,497 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn smooth very close to the cords.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 89,122 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tread tyre close to the cords.,

Fail 11 Sep 2015 89,122 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tread tyre close to the cords.,

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 86,403 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,263 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 72,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,048 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,269 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 46,712 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,919 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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LV05 KWD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KWD, 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 LV05 KWD registered?

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

Is LV05 KWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV05 KWD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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