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KV55 FAU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,195 mi
Last recorded186,195 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 186,195 miles

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))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 186,147 miles

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 177,823 miles

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))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 161,969 miles

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))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 161,969 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,846 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 87,819 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 85,338 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 82,659 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 80,837 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,741 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 70,821 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 70,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 60,713 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,824 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 50,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 44,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,721 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 29,327 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 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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What year was KV55 FAU registered?

KV55 FAU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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