MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,979 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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.
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.
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)
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.
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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
outer sills, covers fitted
service parking brake
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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KV55 LHO is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2005.
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