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KG55 XVR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,430 mi
Last recorded107,430 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 107,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 107,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 98,044 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 10 Oct 2024 97,856 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40 r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 12 Oct 2023 88,103 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 87,883 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 76,267 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 76,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,593 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 68,593 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 62,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 44,463 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,287 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,891 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 24,507 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDER SIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,433 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 21,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 12,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,295 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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KG55 XVR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KG55 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

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

Is KG55 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KG55 XVR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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