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KV55 LKJ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,467 mi
Last recorded142,467 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 LKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 142,467 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake force difference (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under the vehicle complete fitted tray

Pass 22 Sep 2017 138,109 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 137,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 128,541 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 128,063 miles

front suspension bushes worn

Pass 28 Jun 2014 117,103 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 117,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,554 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 89,833 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 89,833 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,575 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 77,555 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2008 39,872 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 LKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

KV55 LKJ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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