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PE05 KVZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,142 mi
Last recorded123,142 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 123,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 119,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box front mounting broke/corroded out (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 119,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box front mounting broke/corroded out (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on sides of tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play ()

Fail 3 Oct 2018 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play ()

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,705 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Central exhaust mounting broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 107,704 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front & rear (3.6.B.4e)

Central exhaust mounting broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,046 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 102,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 96,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Fail 20 Oct 2015 96,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,323 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,360 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 85,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,260 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,504 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,531 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 67,531 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,349 miles

both rear tyres are low

o/s/front tyre is very low on both inside and outside edges(only just legal)

plastic covers are fitted to the underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Mar 2009 52,944 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,519 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 KVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE05 KVZ, 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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PE05 KVZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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