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KV55 AUJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,706 mi
Last recorded137,706 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 137,706 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 122,409 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear sub frame bushes warn but no movement

Pass 4 Jan 2016 113,022 miles

Centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle unable to see some testable items

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,485 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r number plate lamp dim

Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,917 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

rear brake flexis starting to perish

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,930 miles

engine mil on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,939 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2012 67,938 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 55,563 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

underside of vehicle fitted with covers unable to see some testable items,also unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 45,894 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 45,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,469 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 43,469 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 AUJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AUJ, 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 AUJ registered?

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

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