MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [to flexy hose]. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear. [above fuel tank]. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [to flexy hose]. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 front to rear. [above fuel tank]. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ 1.6-2.0 mm ]. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ 2.0 mm]. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [above fuel tank]. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded [to flexy hose]. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded [to flexy hose]. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [front arm]. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [rear arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded [to flexy hose]. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ 1.6-2.0 mm ]. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ 2.0 mm]. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [above fuel tank]. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside front brake pad looks low
offside front brake pads looks low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KU55 VFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 KU55 VFA, 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 KU55 VFA registered?
KU55 VFA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2005.
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