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KV55 TCU

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,137 mi
Last recorded193,137 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 193,137 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 193,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 188,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise nearside door mirror

Fail 27 Oct 2020 188,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise nearside door mirror

Pass 30 Oct 2019 184,190 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 176,740 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

note damage to windscreen

Fail 2 May 2018 176,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

note damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2017 172,369 miles

note damage to screen

Fail 28 Apr 2017 172,369 miles

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

note damage to screen

Pass 3 May 2016 168,353 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 168,251 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 164,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2015 164,363 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 159,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 159,432 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 139,623 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 115,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 93,335 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 68,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,656 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 TCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

KV55 TCU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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