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KV55 LHO

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,979 mi
Last recorded98,979 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 98,979 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 98,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 94,364 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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,252 miles

Auto gear box dip stick appears to be missing.

Both rear suspension coil springs rusty at lower sections.

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 4 Aug 2018 76,252 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Auto gear box dip stick appears to be missing.

Both rear suspension coil springs rusty at lower sections.

Nearside Rear Outer brake pad on 3MM.

Nearside Rear tyre devoid of tread on extreme inner edge.

Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view less 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

wear lips present on edges of both front/rear brake discs.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 63,747 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,817 miles

Both rear tyres on limit of wear

Covers fitted to Sills/Floor/Engine.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,627 miles

Both rear tyres near limit

Front brakes, 22% imbalance

Items removed from drivers view

Service lamp indicates over due service.

Sills/Floor/Engine, covers fitted.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 48,627 miles

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

Both rear tyres near limit

Front brakes, 22% imbalance

Items removed from drivers view

Service lamp indicates over due service.

Sills/Floor/Engine, covers fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 41,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills, covers fitted

service parking brake

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,870 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,884 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,336 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,136 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,999 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 LHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LHO, 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 LHO registered?

KV55 LHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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