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KM55 VZR

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,768 mi
Last recorded89,768 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 VZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 89,768 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror led. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear centre hanger off subframe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm across (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2025 86,828 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 82,811 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both fogging over. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,139 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror unit lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads and worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads and worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 79,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror unit lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads and worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads and worn close to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Warning on dash, saying handbrake on, and it is not (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 73,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Warning on dash, saying handbrake on, and it is not (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 67,486 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 63,328 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 58,908 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 54,842 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Dec 2016 50,701 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 50,701 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing Centre Stalk missing. (5.1.1)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 44,539 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 44,539 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 40,678 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 40,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,459 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 35,453 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 33,829 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 33,829 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 31,247 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,820 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 26,820 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 23,784 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 VZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KM55 VZR, 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 VZR registered?

KM55 VZR is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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