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KV55 AZU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,016 mi
Last recorded237,016 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 AZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 237,016 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 205,142 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corners before caliper hose(s) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play tie rod end play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective has been secured with weld (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer has been removed and pipe fitted, no excessive smoke and/or noise level not drastically increased.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also see BUSHES worn/perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL showing signs of wear or are perished; no excessive play evident. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 188,564 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 188,556 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 145,687 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 144,413 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 123,570 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 114,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225.50.16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 112,317 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 112,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2016 106,383 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 106,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,435 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,725 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 70,725 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,803 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,761 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 53,713 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,086 miles

Nearside front wheel arch liner missing

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 38,227 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 AZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AZU, 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 AZU registered?

KV55 AZU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KV55 AZU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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