MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in o/s/r tyre
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front tyres worn on outer edges
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust emissions not tested unable to measure oil temp due to engine covers fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake wear indicator is illuminated on instrumental cluster
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake wear indicator is illuminated on instrumental cluster
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK55 KVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 EK55 KVU, 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 EK55 KVU registered?
EK55 KVU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is EK55 KVU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK55 KVU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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