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C550 KBV

1986 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

298,023 mi
Last recorded298,023 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC550 KBV
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 298,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 297,999 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 298,015 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 297,999 miles

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced i9nner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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C550 KBV is a 1986 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 40 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C550 KBV registered?

C550 KBV is a 1986 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 3 January 1986.

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