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KV55 EFZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,009 mi
Last recorded201,009 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 201,009 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 197,307 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D-Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable tems

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 183,344 miles

Both headlamps scuffed producing poor beam image

Indicator switch insecure Indicator switch loose and slightly insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low of tread in center of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Some washer jets misaligned

Fail 1 Dec 2022 183,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And worn near smooth on inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear cast arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both headlamps scuffed producing poor beam image

Indicator switch insecure Indicator switch loose and slightly insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low of tread in center of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Some washer jets misaligned

Pass 2 Dec 2021 171,736 miles

Indicator switch insecure Indicator/wiper switch loose and slightly insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 171,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn very worn but not considered dangerous at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Indicator switch insecure Indicator/wiper switch loose and slightly insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement causing knocking noise (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 162,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass slightly deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 162,845 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass slightly deteriorating (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front aim poor

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 155,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 155,075 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed edges (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 139,416 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 127,483 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 127,482 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 118,395 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front headlamp frosted

Offside Front headlamp frosted

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on both edges very close before cords through (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 108,523 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 98,838 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center exhaust bracket missing

drive belt worn

o/s/r jack point missing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,391 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 73,280 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 73,280 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 68,773 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,565 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,369 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 37,369 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 26,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear backplates rubbing

both rear tyres warn close to wear indicators and nearside rear sidewall damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2008 26,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear backplates rubbing

both rear tyres warn close to wear indicators and nearside rear sidewall damaged

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 EFZ 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 66.7%.

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 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

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

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