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KV55 LGU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

124,791 mi
Last recorded124,791 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 124,791 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 120,556 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 120,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 119,415 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 119,410 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 115,632 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 115,035 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 110,060 miles

Nearside front tyre (outer) edge worn

Offside front tyre perishing

Fail 7 Dec 2020 110,016 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside front tyre (outer) edge worn

Offside front tyre perishing

Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 25 May 2019 100,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 93,262 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 May 2018 93,262 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 May 2017 85,112 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 85,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,159 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 78,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 73,934 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 11 May 2015 73,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,634 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 64,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,158 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 46,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,914 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,281 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 20,835 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 13,495 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 LGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV55 LGU registered?

KV55 LGU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is KV55 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV55 LGU shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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