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MV05 KSY

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,958 mi
Last recorded145,958 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 KSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 145,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 143,353 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 140,804 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 138,545 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 135,070 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 130,719 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 126,039 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 123,149 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 116,643 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 116,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 104,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Suspect corroded pipe under fuel tank and plastic covers. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 96,207 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 86,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 75,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 63,074 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 63,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 52,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 43,864 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,898 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 37,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2008 30,848 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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MV05 KSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg 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 MV05 KSY, 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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MV05 KSY is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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