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KV55 AVB

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,313 mi
Last recorded50,313 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 50,313 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 50,037 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 49,605 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,691 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 48,302 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 47,677 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 46,990 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 46,140 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,035 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,689 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,862 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 39,887 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 38,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 36,272 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 33,106 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,175 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 AVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AVB, 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 KV55 AVB registered?

KV55 AVB is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is KV55 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 AVB shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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