MOT Status
ValidMileage
219,816 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake check just met requirement.
Engine covers and undertrays fitted.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear brake check just met requirement.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Driver's door hinge missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working Both Front (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Both Rear Brake Hose Are Deteriorated
Brake Pipe Are Corroded
Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working Both Front (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Both Rear Brake Hose Are Deteriorated
Brake Pipe Are Corroded
Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing on outer edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV55 LGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 LGL, 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 LGL registered?
KV55 LGL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 November 2005.
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