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KV55 EGJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,285 mi
Last recorded186,285 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 186,285 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 165,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 132,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 132,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 115,699 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 23 Mar 2015 115,699 miles

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

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 19 Mar 2014 101,389 miles

OIL LEAKS ON ENGINE UNDER COVER

Pass 21 Mar 2013 93,325 miles

PLAY IN NS LOWER BALL JOINT FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

Fail 5 Apr 2012 88,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 88,479 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 78,864 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 67,823 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,495 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 22,542 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,921 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 EGJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 EGJ, 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 EGJ registered?

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

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