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KV55 LJX

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,875 mi
Last recorded146,875 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2020 146,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 146,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 146,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine and dripping on the exhaust under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front crack on side wall tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 138,643 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 138,643 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 206,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 182,090 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 161,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 131,970 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,021 miles

nearside & offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

nearside & offside front brake disc's lipped & worn.

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,784 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 58,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,833 miles

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 28 Oct 2010 48,826 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Oct 2009 38,218 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 27,212 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 LJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LJX, 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 LJX registered?

KV55 LJX is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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