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MV05 VVK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,380 mi
Last recorded169,380 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 VVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 169,380 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 169,375 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 150,260 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 150,260 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported by diff mounting broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 141,370 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 125,428 miles

Both front tyres slightly out of shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust hanger broken

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 114,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 114,746 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 105,115 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 96,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 86,992 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 83,847 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2010 83,947 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Pass 31 Jan 2009 78,274 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 70,384 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 VVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

MV05 VVK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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