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KV55 BAA

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,167 mi
Last recorded104,167 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 BAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 104,167 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 83,219 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 83,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,986 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 78,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,148 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,704 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 65,142 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,142 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,166 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,582 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,033 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,845 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 45,037 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 43,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,343 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 BAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BAA, 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 BAA registered?

KV55 BAA is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is KV55 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 BAA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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