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OE05 KDV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,872 mi
Last recorded81,872 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 KDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 81,872 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 74,947 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers & shields fitted

engine light on pre july 2008

knocking noise from rear

offside parking brake lazy

Fail 8 Jun 2019 74,945 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted

engine light on pre july 2008

offside parking brake lazy

Pass 15 May 2018 60,514 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 552,230 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 55,229 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,809 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 46,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 46,136 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 45,553 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 44,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 42,591 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 42,586 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,184 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,995 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 32,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,783 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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OE05 KDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE05 KDV, 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 OE05 KDV registered?

OE05 KDV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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