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KV55 EHT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

134,488 mi
Last recorded134,488 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 EHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 134,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 132,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 130,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 125,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 119,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Borderline fail. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 114,432 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 105,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 104,939 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking and on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,617 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Recording dashcam ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,916 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 89,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,896 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 20 Mar 2014 61,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 53,403 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 45,479 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 8 Jun 2010 40,391 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,157 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,102 miles

Both front tyres worn on outter egdes

Fail 19 Nov 2008 24,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 13,343 miles

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

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 EHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 EHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV55 EHT registered?

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

Is KV55 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 EHT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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