MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside slight wear in steering rack inner joint
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside slight wear in steering rack inner joint
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner slight wear in steering rack joint
slight wear in o/s steering rack inner joint
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front slight wear in steering rack inner joint
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front slight wear in steering rack inner joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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KS55 VTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 KS55 VTD, 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 KS55 VTD registered?
KS55 VTD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2005.
Is KS55 VTD safe to buy?
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