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KV55 LGO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,311 mi
Last recorded114,311 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 114,311 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,482 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Aug 2023 107,481 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 101,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 95,494 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Aug 2021 95,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 88,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,749 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 75,850 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 70,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 62,445 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 62,445 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 56,834 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 56,823 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 50,777 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 42,940 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 42,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2012 34,218 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 34,202 miles

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

rear indicators faded

Pass 18 May 2011 30,554 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2010 26,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2009 21,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,095 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 LGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol 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 LGO, 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 LGO registered?

KV55 LGO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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