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AU54 KVV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

200,638 mi
Last recorded200,638 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 KVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 200,638 miles

EML On

Fail 12 Jan 2016 200,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML On

Pass 22 Dec 2014 190,638 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 176,347 miles

parking brake lever not fully returning

Fail 7 Jan 2014 176,347 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

parking brake lever not fully returning

Pass 17 Dec 2012 165,161 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 152,273 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 152,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 138,805 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 138,805 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2010 131,247 miles

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

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2010 131,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2009 104,157 miles

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,407 miles

all tyres worn

sill covers and underbody covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2007 80,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all tyres worn

sill covers and underbody covers fitted

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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AU54 KVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AU54 KVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU54 KVV registered?

AU54 KVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is AU54 KVV safe to buy?

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