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KV55 CZJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,107 mi
Last recorded157,107 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 157,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 150,047 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 145,005 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 145,005 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 141,621 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 139,045 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 136,796 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 130,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 126,049 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 121,577 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 115,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Edges

Fail 7 Apr 2016 115,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 111,189 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 106,952 miles

1 exhaust mount broken

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,952 miles

1 exhaust mount broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,091 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 84,073 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,389 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 68,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,072 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 19,243 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 CZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

KV55 CZJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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The MOT history for KV55 CZJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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