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NA05 KYV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,156 mi
Last recorded166,156 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA05 KYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2022 166,156 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users Emitting excessive smoke voiding system unable to print out result (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body component likely to become detached mirror head (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 156,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms have some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 156,214 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Large hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms have some corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 149,428 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Engine air box loose

Offside Front Some stiction on turning road wheel

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top front arm-- at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 149,427 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Mean Absorption coefficient 3.60 L/m (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Engine air box loose

Offside Front Some stiction on turning road wheel

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top front arm-- at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 140,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and offside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 140,104 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and offside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by coil spring (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,237 miles

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

covers under vechile

Fail 15 Mar 2018 132,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

covers under vechile

Pass 16 Mar 2017 123,744 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,792 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 112,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

glow plug warning light on

Pass 16 Feb 2015 102,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 91,367 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 91,350 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine warning light is on

park brake poor

Pass 19 Feb 2013 78,857 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

water in both front fog lights

Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,636 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 37,984 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 28,199 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 28,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NA05 KYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NA05 KYV, 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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NA05 KYV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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