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KV55 AWU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,460 mi
Last recorded140,460 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 AWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 140,460 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lens damaged not showing white to rear

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 130,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear subframe and all rear suspension becoming corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2023 130,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator /side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear subframe and all rear suspension becoming corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2022 121,513 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 121,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 110,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Splitting around rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,549 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside pannels fitter restricting access

Fail 17 Sep 2019 90,549 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

underside pannels fitter restricting access

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,652 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 77,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm-close to limit advise new (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2016 50,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm-close to limit advise new (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,241 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 37,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 35,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 29,912 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 26,874 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 26,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 23,407 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 23,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 AWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AWU, 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 AWU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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