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KV55 ATF

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,951 mi
Last recorded71,951 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 ATF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 71,951 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 70,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 64,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,458 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 61,458 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 54,128 miles

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 11 Feb 2017 51,512 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 48,325 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 48,325 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 44,589 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 41,542 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,203 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,916 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 28,330 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,690 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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KV55 ATF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KV55 ATF, 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 KV55 ATF registered?

KV55 ATF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is KV55 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 ATF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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