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KV55 AUN

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,529 mi
Last recorded136,529 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 136,529 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 136,524 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 116,536 miles

Front exhaust mount coroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 111,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust hanger deteriorated

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 8 Apr 2016 111,374 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust hanger deteriorated

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 6 Apr 2015 104,353 miles

Exhaust mounting on front pipe detatched,but system still secure.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 93,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 93,511 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 84,889 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear pads getting low.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 81,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,655 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,696 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,819 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 AUN is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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