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KV55 LHT

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,890 mi
Last recorded145,890 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 145,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 136,688 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake lower reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located over axle and over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat sheild damaged and loose

rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 136,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading. (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside front brake lower reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material located over axle and over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat sheild damaged and loose

rear subframe and suspension components corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2017 129,749 miles

corrosion appearing on rear subframe and suspension components.

underbody covers fitted restricting inspection of components.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 122,462 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 122,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 113,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s front brake pads (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 103,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 92,360 miles

near and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges;

Fail 18 Nov 2013 92,356 miles

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

near and offside front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges;

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 82,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2011 66,421 miles

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

handbrake warning light on.

Fail 8 Nov 2011 66,421 miles

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

Hand brake warning light has an intermittent problem

both rear tyres @ 2.7mm aprox in tread depth

Pass 2 Nov 2010 52,310 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 37,467 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre inner sidewall, not to cord yet!

Cuts in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall, not to cord yet!

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 30,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 30,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LHT is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LHT, 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 LHT registered?

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

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