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KM55 VJE

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

108,916 mi
Last recorded108,916 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 108,916 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. discs rusty.. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 108,916 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,971 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged poor image. (3.3 (b) (i))

polish head lights.

Fail 5 Oct 2021 100,970 miles

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged poor image. (3.3 (b) (i))

polish head lights.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 96,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 91,833 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 91,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,867 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 86,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,575 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,778 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions to low to activate smokemeter

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 70,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres outer edges wearing

both front tyres outer edges wearing uneven

Pass 20 Aug 2012 57,398 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,086 miles

both rear tyres worn low with cracks in the tread and sidewalls

front brake disc worn

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

service ind light on

Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 45,300 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,760 miles

both front tyre edges worn

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 VJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VJE, 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 VJE registered?

KM55 VJE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for KM55 VJE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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