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KV55 DFG

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

268,019 mi
Last recorded268,019 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 268,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 248,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 248,085 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,389 miles

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2023 146,440 miles

front subframe panel corroded through

o/s n/s/r brake pipes from brake hoses showing surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2023 146,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front subframe panel corroded through

o/s n/s/r brake pipes from brake hoses showing surface corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2022 142,580 miles

front subframe panel corroded through

Pass 15 Dec 2021 140,438 miles

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

o/s n/s/r brake pipes from brake hoses showing surface corrosion

Fail 14 Dec 2021 140,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

o/s n/s/r brake pipes from brake hoses showing surface corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2020 135,714 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads showing wear

o/s n/s/r brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2019 130,931 miles

brake pipe at o/s/r brake hose showing surface corrosion

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads worn

Fail 28 Nov 2019 130,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipe at o/s/r brake hose showing surface corrosion

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads worn

Pass 7 Dec 2018 125,803 miles

n/s/f to rear brakepipes showing surface corrosion

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads showing wear

rear exhaust bracket corroded system still adequately supported

Pass 23 Oct 2017 118,747 miles

n/s/f to rear brake pipes showing surface rust

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads showing slight wear

rear exhaust bracket corroded system still adequately supported

Fail 23 Oct 2017 118,733 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement on handbrake operated by foot (3.5.1k)

n/s/f to rear brake pipes showing surface rust

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads showing slight wear

rear exhaust bracket corroded system still adequately supported

Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,595 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight wear on o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads

Pass 3 Nov 2015 97,417 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 86,594 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 74,979 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 74,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

o/s/r + n/s/f tyre inner treads wearing on insides

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,620 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 49,397 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 49,373 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 36,179 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,501 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,700 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 124,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 DFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG registered?

KV55 DFG is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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