MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of rear subframe corroded in all suspension mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/zr17 94w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/zr17 94w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front plastic headlamp lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of rear subframe corroded in all suspension mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on outer tread areas (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres slightly wearing on edges
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of pair (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
possible misfire advise further investigation
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE
WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
Nearside 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.
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KV55 FAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 FAU, 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 FAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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