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PE05 KVD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,161 mi
Last recorded161,161 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 KVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 161,161 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 159,452 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 159,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 149,833 miles

REAR SUSPENSION SOFT ?

Fail 4 Apr 2017 149,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

REAR SUSPENSION SOFT ?

Pass 29 Mar 2016 138,758 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 133,562 miles

Both front tyres perished.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 130,598 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 126,348 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 125,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 121,065 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 114,065 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 114,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 109,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 99,017 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 94,282 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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PE05 KVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 miles. This 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 PE05 KVD, 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 PE05 KVD registered?

PE05 KVD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is PE05 KVD safe to buy?

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