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PE05 KVJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,261 mi
Last recorded83,261 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 KVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 83,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 82,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 77,723 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 77,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm, front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm, front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 62,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2019 62,952 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing/ broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 53,358 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 27 Apr 2018 53,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front TYRE BALD ON INNER TREAD/WALLS,ADVISE EPLACEMENT

Pass 5 May 2017 44,144 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 32,582 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 29,768 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 27,135 miles

NSF tyre worn outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 25,065 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,783 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 11,211 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 KVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KVJ, 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 KVJ registered?

PE05 KVJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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