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KU55 XKV

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,590 mi
Last recorded174,590 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 XKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 174,590 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 174,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 164,369 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction pre 2008

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 164,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged repair has been done to side wall 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction pre 2008

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

brake wear indicator light on

glow plug light flashing indicates a malfunction

Pass 11 May 2019 154,851 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 150,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 146,582 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 142,589 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 142,499 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 137,239 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 132,667 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 130,517 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 14 May 2012 125,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 120,944 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 115,278 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 112,651 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 112,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 91,614 miles

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

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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KU55 XKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU55 XKV registered?

KU55 XKV is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KU55 XKV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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