MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust backbox corroded.
undertrays fitted.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear greased. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear greased. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside sill cover damaged.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (3.5.1i)
gear oil leak.
undertrays fitted.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside sill cover damaged.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (3.5.1i)
gear oil leak.
undertrays fitted.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear tyre inner side wall cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side rear tyre side wall slightly damaged and offside side rear
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
near side rear tyre side wall slightly damaged and offside side rear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S HEADLIGHT POOR IMAGE
O/S/R TYRE CUT AT KERBING BAND
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/R TYRE CUT AT KERBING BAND
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nail in offside front tyre
O/S/F BUMPER DAMAGED. FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
O/S/F BUMPER DAMAGED. FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED
O/S HEADLIGHT NO KICK UP, POOR IMAGE
O/S HEADLIGHT NO KICK UP, POOR IMAGE
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight lip on front brake discs
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight lip on front brake discs
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KV55 DKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 DKL, 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 DKL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.
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