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MV05 VSU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,042 mi
Last recorded168,042 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 168,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 157,113 miles

plastic covering floor & engine bay unable to check some components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 153,058 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 153,058 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 145,086 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 134,137 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 134,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 122,571 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 122,569 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 113,787 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 113,654 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 99,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,859 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,537 miles

N/S - O/S FRONT FOG LIGHTS GLASS BROKEN

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 69,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

N/S - O/S FRONT FOG LIGHTS GLASS BROKEN

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 VSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MV05 VSU, 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 MV05 VSU registered?

MV05 VSU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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