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KM55 PJV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,010 mi
Last recorded173,010 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 PJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 173,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 172,998 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 143,083 miles

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened park brake foot lever (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 143,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened park brake foot lever (1.1.15 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,016 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 123,005 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2019 117,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,124 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,876 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,772 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,030 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 65,947 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 54,895 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 54,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,945 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 43,944 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 38,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 27,889 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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KM55 PJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM55 PJV, 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 KM55 PJV registered?

KM55 PJV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KM55 PJV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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