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KV55 EJD

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,046 mi
Last recorded32,046 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 EJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,046 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 32,046 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 30,853 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 27,661 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 22,615 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 22,387 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 19,156 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,940 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,858 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 17,853 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 16,351 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,136 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 14,359 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 13,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 12,734 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 10,932 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 8,755 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 7,404 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 EJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 EJD, 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 EJD registered?

KV55 EJD is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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The MOT history for KV55 EJD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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