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KV55 UGZ

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,189 mi
Last recorded106,189 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 UGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,189 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 106,002 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,399 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 100,125 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 100,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 97,229 miles

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Jul 2018 97,228 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 1 Aug 2017 94,000 miles

Front springs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2017 94,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres wearing low tread

Front springs corroded

N/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 84,885 miles

both front tyres worn (bald) on inner edges

rear exhaust bracket corroded away

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 24 Sep 2014 78,759 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front windscreen washers bad leak from poor washer bottle

Fail 24 Sep 2014 78,759 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front windscreen washers bad leak from poor washer bottle

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,371 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear metal exhaust bracket corroded through

Fail 26 Sep 2013 72,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear metal exhaust bracket corroded through

Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,900 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,383 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,774 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,125 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 32,523 miles

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,523 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 UGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

KV55 UGZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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