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KG55 WVV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,320 mi
Last recorded105,320 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,320 miles

front brakes balance just passed

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r light lens cracked

n/s/r undertray slightly loose

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

unable to see front pads

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2019 105,320 miles

n/s/r undertray slightly loose

rear anti roll bar bushes wearing

unable to see front pads

undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

front brakes balance just passed

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,711 miles

body sill covers fitted

front and rear metal brake pipes corroding

oil leak

rear tyres on legal limit

suspension components corroding

Fail 8 Feb 2018 100,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 94,946 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 88,759 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 88,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,942 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 78,048 miles

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)

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Dec 2012 73,637 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 73,637 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 63,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 29 Nov 2010 63,055 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 14 Nov 2009 54,265 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 41,808 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 41,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KG55 WVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KG55 WVV, 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 KG55 WVV registered?

KG55 WVV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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