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KM55 VHK

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,960 mi
Last recorded90,960 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 90,960 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,618 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front wishbone front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front wishbone front arm (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 80,618 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front wishbone front arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front wishbone front arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 71,130 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 66,877 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,856 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,076 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 54,076 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 48,006 miles

Nearside and offside headlight images are slightly distorted

Nearside front tyre has a slight cut

Pass 3 Nov 2010 39,987 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,443 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres starting to wear down to wear bar

Pass 12 Nov 2008 26,798 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 VHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK registered?

KM55 VHK is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is KM55 VHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM55 VHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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